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  1. Which file format is most commonly used to deliver print-ready documents with embedded fonts and preserved layout?

    Answer: PDF

    PDF (Portable Document Format) is the industry standard for print-ready files because it embeds fonts, images, and layout data, ensuring consistent reproduction on any output device.

  2. In multimedia production, what does the term 'codec' refer to?

    Answer: Software or hardware that encodes and decodes digital media streams

    A codec (coder-decoder) is an algorithm or program that compresses media for storage/transmission and decompresses it for playback, such as H.264 for video or AAC for audio.

  3. Which audio format provides lossless compression, reducing file size while retaining all original audio data?

    Answer: FLAC

    FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) compresses audio files without any data loss, so the decoded output is bit-for-bit identical to the original source.

  4. What is the maximum number of colors supported by a PNG-24 image file?

    Answer: 16,777,216

    PNG-24 uses 24-bit color depth (8 bits per channel × 3 channels), which supports 16,777,216 unique colors, making it suitable for full-color photographic images.

  5. Which widely used video container format most commonly pairs with the H.264 video codec for web streaming?

    Answer: MP4

    MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14) is the standard container for H.264-encoded video, offering broad compatibility with web browsers, mobile devices, and streaming platforms.

  6. What does DPI measure in the context of print production for multimedia professionals?

    Answer: Dots Per Inch, indicating print resolution

    DPI (Dots Per Inch) measures the density of ink dots a printer places per linear inch, with higher DPI values producing finer detail and sharper print quality.

  7. Which image file format supports animation and limited transparency, and remains widely used for short looping web animations?

    Answer: GIF

    GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) supports frame-based animation and 1-bit binary transparency, making it the legacy standard for looping animated web graphics despite its 256-color limit.