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  1. Which image file format uses lossy compression and is best suited for photographic web images?

    Answer: JPEG

    JPEG uses lossy compression that reduces file size by discarding some image data, making it ideal for photographs with complex color gradients on the web.

  2. Which file format supports both transparency and lossless compression, making it widely used for web graphics with flat colors?

    Answer: PNG

    PNG (Portable Network Graphics) supports lossless compression and an alpha channel for transparency, making it ideal for logos and graphics requiring crisp edges.

  3. What does the acronym SVG stand for in web and multimedia design?

    Answer: Scalable Vector Graphic

    SVG stands for Scalable Vector Graphic, an XML-based format that renders crisp at any resolution because it stores paths and shapes rather than pixels.

  4. Which video container format was developed by Apple and is the native format for QuickTime media?

    Answer: MOV

    MOV is Apple's QuickTime container format, capable of storing video, audio, and text tracks and is widely used in professional video production on macOS.

  5. What is the standard audio sample rate for CD-quality audio?

    Answer: 44,100 Hz

    44,100 Hz (44.1 kHz) is the standard sample rate for CD audio, chosen because it exceeds twice the upper limit of human hearing per the Nyquist theorem.

  6. Which color profile is the international standard for web content and digital display devices?

    Answer: sRGB

    sRGB (standard Red Green Blue) is the default color space for web browsers, monitors, and consumer digital cameras, ensuring consistent color reproduction across devices.

  7. What key advantage does a camera RAW file format provide over JPEG for multimedia professionals?

    Answer: Lossless capture of all sensor data for maximum post-processing flexibility

    RAW files preserve all unprocessed sensor data without in-camera compression or adjustments, giving editors maximum latitude to correct exposure, white balance, and color in post-production.