CMS File Formats and Media Standards 3

Question 1

What file extension identifies a native Adobe Photoshop document that preserves layers and editing data?

Accepted Answer

.psd

Answer

.ai

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.psb

Answer

.png

Question 2

Which audio format is most widely used for streaming music and podcasts on the web due to its balance of quality and file size?

Accepted Answer

MP3

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WAV

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AIFF

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FLAC

Question 3

In digital audio production, what does 'bit depth' determine?

Accepted Answer

The number of possible amplitude values per sample, affecting dynamic range

Answer

The number of audio channels in a recording

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The frequency range captured by the microphone

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The sample rate used during recording

Question 4

Which image file format supports the CMYK color mode required for professional offset printing?

Accepted Answer

TIFF

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PNG

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GIF

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SVG

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a media container format such as MKV?

Accepted Answer

To hold multiple streams of video, audio, subtitles, and metadata in a single file

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To apply compression algorithms directly to raw video data

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To convert video between different codec standards

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To manage digital rights and copy protection

Question 6

Which video compression standard is used for encoding content on Blu-ray discs, offering high-definition quality at manageable bit rates?

Accepted Answer

H.264 (AVC)

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MPEG-2

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H.265 (HEVC)

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VP9

Question 7

What type of information is stored in EXIF data embedded within a digital image file?

Accepted Answer

Camera settings, GPS coordinates, date/time, and device information at capture

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Vector path coordinates and bezier handles

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Color profile and ICC calibration data only

Answer

Licensing and copyright payment records