FIELD Engineering
SPECIALITY CGWD
COURSE MULTIMEDIA DATA PROCESSING AND STREAMING
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
➢ You are required to answer all the questions in this paper
➢ You must use only blue or black ink.
➢ However, calculators, and formula booklets may be allowed
You are advised to read carefully through the question paper before you begin
Answer all questions.
Section 1: Digital Images (25 Marks)
Part A: Types of Images (6 Marks)
1. Why are vector images preferred for designs that need frequent resizing, such as
billboards and print ads? (3 Marks)
2. In what scenarios are raster graphics more suitable than vector graphics? (3 Marks)
Part B: Characteristics of Images (6 Marks)
3. Explain how pixel density (DPI) affects the appearance of an image in print versus on
a screen. (3 Marks)
4. Compare 24-bit and 32-bit color images in terms of color precision and transparency
support. (3 Marks)
Part C: True Colors, Indexed Colors, Grayscale, and Black and White Images (7 Marks)
5. How many distinct colors can be displayed in a 16-bit color image? (2 Marks)
6. What are the benefits and limitations of using indexed color images in web
development? (2 Marks)
7. Compare grayscale images with black and white images in terms of bit depth and
usage. (3 Marks)
Part D: Image File Formats (6 Marks)
8. Why are EPS and PDF formats commonly used for print-ready vector graphics? (3
Marks)
9. How does the GIF file format handle compression and transparency, and how does it
compare to PNG? (3 Marks)
Section 2: Audio (25 Marks)
1. Explain how surround sound differs from stereo sound and its impact on audio
experience. (5 Marks)
2. What role does bit depth play in determining the fidelity of digital audio recordings?
(5 Marks)
3. Describe three common processes involved in digital audio post-production. (5
Marks)
4. How does the MP3 format compress audio files, and what are the trade-offs in
quality? (5 Marks)
5. Identify five compressed and uncompressed audio formats and highlight their typical
use cases. (5 Marks)
Section 3: Video (25 Marks)
1. What are the visual consequences of using low frame rates in video content,
especially in action scenes? (5 Marks)
2. Compare 720p, 1080p, and 4K video formats in terms of resolution and screen clarity.
(5 Marks)
3. What techniques are used by video encoders to reduce file size without losing
perceptible quality? (5 Marks)
4. Why is the MKV format often used for high-quality video archiving over MP4? (5
Marks)
5. Explain how multiplexing works in multimedia container formats and why it's
important. (5 Marks)
Section 4: Streaming (25 Marks)
1. How does buffer management contribute to uninterrupted video playback during
streaming? (5 Marks)
2. Explain the key benefits of live streaming over traditional broadcasting methods. (5
Marks)
3. What role does CDN (Content Delivery Network) play in global video streaming
services? (5 Marks)
4. Discuss how jitter and packet loss impact real-time video streaming and conferencing.
(5 Marks)
5. How does WebRTC enable real-time peer-to-peer communication without third-party
plugins? (5 Marks)
