23.11.2015 Chapter
6- “ Introduction to multimedia”
Q1.
What do you mean by installation of CD?
Ans1.
Installing a CD means to load the software of the CD on the hard disk
of a computer so that you can run it later.
Q2.
What are the requirements of a multimedia system?
Ans2.
A multimedia system essentially consists of the following hardware:-
a)
CD/ DVD drive for inserting CD/DVD.
b)
A sound card and speakers for producing sound.
c) Colour
monitor to display video.
d)Microphone
and Headphone for recording and listening to sound.
(
Draw pictures of each one of them along with their description as
given on Pg68)
Q3.
What is multimedia and What is a multimedia computer?
Ans3.
Multimedia is a collection of text, graphics, sound, animation and
video clips and A multimedia computer is a computer, that is capable
of playing sounds or music and showing graphics, video and text on
the screen.
Q5.
Mention some uses of Multimedia.
Ans5.
Multimedia programs are generally used for following:
a)
Educational Purposes b) Playing Games c) Playing music and movies
d)Giving
training to students and workers
e)
Creating advertisements, movies and games.
Q6.What
is Windows Media Player? How do you start it?
Ans6.
Windows Media Player software is used to play a multimedia CD, a song
or a movie saved in your hard disk. To start follow the given steps:-
a)Click
START button.
b)Click
All Programs.
c)Click
Windows Media Player.
