Ch01 - Authoring and Multimedia

presentation of information using text, graphics, animation, audio and video

Multimedia uses at least ____ different data types

_______ has the potential to provide a better experience than any other information medium.

can combine the best of television, film, graphics, animation, books, magazines and radio

The result of using authoring software

The key feature of multimedia is ______

interactivity

A multimedia product is often judged on the quantity of ________.

The _______ is an example of an interactive environment

The expression _________ refers to the experience of jumping from one page to another using interactivity.

_________ accepts input from a mouse, touch screen or keyboard and performs some action.

used to navigate through a multimedia product.

a system that allows documents to be cross-linked in such a way that the user can move from one document to another by clicking on text.

usually identified using an underlined text and/or a different text color.

(T/F) In a multimedia product the link may be to another screen, audio, animation or video. When you click on a link you move from one document to another, even if they contain different data types.
True False

When you click on a link you move from one document to another, even if they contain different data types.

The developments in information technology have allowed people to create multimedia products that were once only developed by ________.

(T/F) Multimedia products are very demanding and require the latest technology, such as a fast processor, large memory, high-resolution screen, quality speakers and the latest in storage devices.
True False

Advances in information technology are influencing _________

Multimedia is extensively used in _________, _________ and __________.

A good multimedia product that uses different data types maintains the user’s _______.

The interactive nature of multimedia allows the user to ______ the learning

a type of multimedia product used for education and trainingand use this at their own pace.

Information is presented using different types of media and the user has the opportunity to ____________.

CBT usually contains some form of _______ to determine whether an individual is ready for the next level.

Interactivity in CBT is the _______ for an individual to progress through the system

Multimedia designed for entertainment is generally classified as __________

provide a high level of interactivity

The __________ determine the game being played. The __________ is determined by the game designer.

(T/F) Games tend to be time restricted and contain complex animation. The level and amount of text is limited.
True False

Developments in technology have resulted in computer games that are more _______.

Games are increasingly being played over the ________

The user controls when, how and what ________ will be displayed.

The interactive nature of multimedia allows the user to ________ using related keywords to find specific information.

A ____________ is a good example of multimedia being used to store information.

It displays information using text, graphics, audio, animation and video. This makes it easier for people to understand the information.

allow people to use a touch screen and select information about an organization or service.

Information displayed depends on the selections of the user.

commonly provide information about items, the location of items or a map to a particular product or service.

They use large navigation buttons with few options and can also be used to provide information to the organization.