Multimedia Basics NCV Level 2 — Document
February 2018 — NCV Level 2 — Multimedia Basics
NCV Level 2
2018
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1.1Various options are given as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A D\ next to the question number (1.1.1
1.1.10\in the ANSWER BOOK.
1.1.1The small screen at the back of a digital camera that allows the ens LCD display
1.1.2A small camera that can fit into your pocket is called a ... camera. point and shoot DSSR disposable DSL
1.1.3A s mall memory device that c an be inserted into an electronic
1.1.4The main part of a digital camera, which consist of the controls, LCD, internal image processor and the associated circuitry, is called the lens. camera body.
1.1.5taken with a camera shutter speed exposure focus
1.1.6This function of a camera reduces blurriness and ensures that the subject is sharp when a photo is taken. Image noise Framing
1.1.7This camera setting allows the camera to choose the correct focus distance Aperture Framing
1.1.8The distance from the cen of the camera lens to the focal point
1.1.9The button at the top of the camera that must be pressed to take a photograph, camera body shutter speed
1.1.10light to help brighten a scene that is mainly dark. zoom lens ISO rating flash tripod
1.2Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches a term in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A \next to the question number (1.2.1
2.15\in the ANSWER BOOK. COLUMN A COLUMN B
1.210
1.211
1.212
1.214
1.215 Megapixel ISO Image stabili ation Angle lens Macro lens RAW picture
1.3Complete the following sentences by writing down only the missing word or words next to the question number (1.3.1
1.3.10\the ANSWER BOOK
1.3.1A scene in a film or story set in a time earlier than the main story or that happened in the past
1.3.2hue
1.3.3The words of a speech appearing in print is called the
1.3.4(e.g. monthly\It usually speciali es in a particular subject and contains pictures, stories, articles etc etera
1.3.5and complementary colors. It is usually in the shape of a circle which is divided equally into 12 sections.
1.3printing.
1.3... animation is a type of animation that focuses on creating characters, storyboards and backgrounds in a two dimensional environment.
1.3The written text of film, including instructions for the actors and directions for filming
1.3series of drawings or pictures that show the changes of scenes
1.310 ... is the integration of multiple forms of media and includes text, graphics, audio, video, animation and sound. (10 1\ (10\
1.4Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Choose the answer and write only 'true' or 'false' next to the question number (1.4.1
1.4.5 \ the ANSWER BOOK.
1.4.1Using a hotspot allows the reader to click onto a word or image to get information.
1.4.2A 32 bit image is associated with 256 colours.
1.4.3Computer games c an be played on a desktop.
1.4.4Making use of a lot of different font styles on one page will create a good design.
1.4.5Animation can be saved as a video file under the digital file extension .mpeg. (5 1\ (5\ [50] TOTAL SECTION A:50
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2.1Who is the central character in the story?
2.2Identify, and briefly explain, the main type of conflict in this story. (2
2.3Name TWO other types of conflict found in stories, excluding the type of conflict mentioned in QUESTION
2.4Name, and d iscuss FOUR elements of fictional storytelling. (4 2\ (8\
2.5Give T WO examples of non fictional stories.
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3.1The use of suitable font styles (3\ .2 The use of colour in the design (3\
3.3The use of elements and principles of design (3\
3.4Making use of negative space (3\
3.5The use of different type sizes in the design (3\
3.6Layout of the poster and the overall impression (5\ [20]20
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4.1Explain the function of the following tools in audio software:
4.1.1Equalizer
4.1.2Normalizer
4.1.3
4.2Name any TWO sources of noise that could interfere when recording audio. (2\
4.3Expla in the difference between lossy sound format and a lossless sound format
4.4Give THREE examples of sound effects that could be used in an audio track. (3\ [15]15
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5.1The marketing department at you college requested you help in publish ing
5.1.1Give THREE reasons why it would be better to use desktop publishing software than word processing software for this project. (3\
5.1.2Name any TWO formats for saving images. (2\
5.1.3List THREE computer system requirements that you might need for this project. (10040162\
5.1.4Name THREE specific items of hardware equipment needed for this project.
5.1.5Give TWO examples of desktop publishing software. (2\
5.2What is the difference between vector images and raster images (2 2\
5.3Give ONE example of a vector image and ONE example of a raster image. (2\
5.4What format should be used to create a digital newspaper? (1\ [20]20
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6.1Multimedia is used in almost every sector of our modern society. Discuss how multimedia is being used in the following sectors:
6.1.1Education
6.1.2Health
6.1.3Business
6.1.4
6.2Explain the meaning of interactive (3\ [15]15
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7.1Explain the following terms used in 2D animation:
7.1.1Flipbook
7.1.2Tweening
7.1.3
7.2Give any TWO advantages of using animation on a webpage. (2\
7.3List THREE important aspects of 3D graphics. (3\ [15] TOTAL SECTION B: 100 GRAND TOTAL: 15015
Topics Identified
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Business EnvironmentsBusiness Functions
Mark Allocation
Total150 marks
Sections50 + 20 + 15 + 20 + 15 + 15 = 135 marks
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TitleDocument
SubjectMultimedia Basics
LevelNCV Level 2
Document typeQuestion paper
Year2018
MonthFebruary
Pages9
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Examination context
Decade2010s
Years ago8y
SeasonSummer (SH)
Start dayThursday
Exam periodFebruary 2018
Days since exam3,173
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