Questions
- Which of the following allows multimedia content to be accessed by multiple users at once in real-time? multicasting
- In multimedia, “lip-sync” refers to the synchronization between: audio and video
- In multimedia systems, which synchronization issue occurs when one media stream lags behind another? jitter
- Which type of multimedia access technique divides a file into small data packets for faster transmission over networks? packet switching
- Synthesizer is a/an instrument
- In multimedia systems, RAID is used primarily to: Improve data redundancy and performance
- What is NTSC? National Television Systems Committee
- In streaming media, adaptive bit rate streaming helps to: Match the stream quality with available bandwidth
- CCD stands for? Charge-Coupled Device
- The Synchronization reference model has 4
- DPI stands for dots per inch
- Which of the following refers to storage that is quickly accessible by the processor for immediate use? cache
- What type of synchronization is required to maintain the correct sequence between audio and video? Inter-stream synchronization
- Raster scanning starts from top left corner of the screen
- Which of the following is NOT a method of synchronization? Sampling
- CD-ROM operates on 2 modes
- Interlacing provides a flicker-free image without increasing bandwidth
- Which term refers to the process of keeping media streams in sync over time? clock recovery
- To improve video-on-demand performance, which access technique is commonly used? caching
- Pixelation means Individual pixel becomes visible
- Which book is used for CD-DA standard? red book
- Which storage device is best suited for random access of large multimedia files Hard Disk Drive
- The main advantage of using SSDs (Solid State Drives) for multimedia storage is: High speed and reliability
- Which multimedia access technique preloads content to minimize playback interruptions? Buffering
- What type of storage model is commonly used in CD-ROM and DVD media? Sequential storage model
Analysis
Mapping of Questions to Syllabus Units
| Question # | Key Concept Tested | Mapped Syllabus Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Multicasting (real-time access) | Unit 5: Multimedia Applications |
| 2 | Lip-sync (Audio/Video Sync) | Unit 3: Synchronization |
| 3 | Jitter (Synchronization issue) | Unit 3: Synchronization |
| 4 | Packet Switching (Access Technique) | Unit 3: Access Techniques |
| 5 | Synthesizer (Audio tool) | Unit 2: Text and Audio, Image and Video |
| 6 | RAID (Storage Model) | Unit 3: Storage models |
| 7 | NTSC (Video Standard) | Unit 2: Text and Audio, Image and Video |
| 8 | Adaptive Bit Rate Streaming | Unit 3: Access Techniques |
| 9 | CCD (Multimedia Device) | Unit 3: Multimedia devices |
| 10 | Synchronization Reference Model | Unit 3: Synchronization |
| 11 | DPI (Image Resolution) | Unit 2: Text and Audio, Image and Video |
| 12 | Cache (Storage/Access) | Unit 3: Storage models and Access Techniques |
| 13 | Inter-stream Synchronization | Unit 3: Synchronization |
| 14 | Raster Scanning (Video Display) | Unit 2: Text and Audio, Image and Video |
| 15 | Methods of Synchronization | Unit 3: Synchronization |
| 16 | CD-ROM Modes (Device Specifics) | Unit 3: Multimedia devices |
| 17 | Interlacing (Video Technique) | Unit 2: Text and Audio, Image and Video |
| 18 | Clock Recovery (Synchronization) | Unit 3: Synchronization |
| 19 | Caching for Video-on-Demand | Unit 3: Access Techniques |
| 20 | Pixelation (Image Concept) | Unit 2: Text and Audio, Image and Video |
| 21 | Red Book (CD-DA Standard) | Unit 3: Multimedia devices (CD-ROM) |
| 22 | Hard Disk Drive (Storage) | Unit 3: Storage models |
| 23 | SSDs (Storage) | Unit 3: Storage models |
| 24 | Buffering (Access Technique) | Unit 3: Access Techniques |
| 25 | Sequential Storage Model (CD-ROM) | Unit 3: Storage models |
Concise Analysis
Based on the mapping, here is the distribution of questions:
- Unit 1 (Introduction): 0 Questions
- Unit 2 (Text and Audio, Image and Video): 6 Questions
- Unit 3 (Synchronization, Storage models and Access Techniques): 18 Questions
- Unit 4 (Image and Video Database, Document Architecture): 0 Questions
- Unit 5 (Multimedia Applications): 1 Question
Key Observations:
- Overwhelming Focus on Technical Foundations: The assessment is heavily dominated by Unit 3, which covers the core technical mechanics of multimedia systems: synchronization, storage, and access. With 18 out of 25 questions, this unit is clearly the most critical area of study.
- Emphasis on Media Fundamentals: Unit 2, which deals with the fundamentals of different media types (audio, image, video) and their technical characteristics (standards, resolution, display methods), is the second most-tested area. This shows an emphasis on understanding the building blocks of multimedia content.
- Negligible Coverage of High-Level Concepts:
- Unit 1 (Introduction) and Unit 5 (Applications) are almost completely ignored. The broader context, impact, and specific high-level applications of multimedia are not a priority in this assessment.
- Unit 4 (Databases and Content Management) is entirely absent. Topics like content retrieval, indexing (kd-trees, R-trees), and document architectures (HTML, SGML) are not tested.
Conclusion:
This is a highly technical assessment focused almost exclusively on the “how” of multimedia systems rather than the “what” or “why.” The questions prioritize a deep understanding of how different media streams are synchronized, stored on various devices (CDs, HDDs, SSDs), and accessed for playback. The fundamental properties of digital audio, image, and video are also important. In contrast, broader introductory topics, database management, and high-level applications are not covered.