Multimedia
Homework Exercise 1


A.M.D.G.


1. Draw a multimedia computer system identifying the main multimedia components. (2)
     
2. Why are Keyboards referred to as QWERTY Keyboards? (1)
     
3. Describe the difference between RAM and ROM. (1)
     
4. When playing back multimedia, explain why 256mb RAM would be better than 128mb RAM. (1)
     
5. Describe the difference between memory and a hard disk. (1)
     
6. Explain the difference between and a CD-ROM and a CD-RW. (1)
     
7. Multimedia hardware comes under three headings. What are these headings, and for each heading give two examples. (3)
     
8. You have bought a new computer game. What specifications must you check on your computer to ensure you are capabable of installing and running the game. (1)
     
9. Sound is an analogue signal. What must be done to a sound for the computer to manipulate it? (1)
     
 
Total
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