Multimedia Fundamentals and Principles

What does the abbreviation ARPANET stand for in the context of the Internet's history?

Which of the following is NOT one of the principles of design known as CRAP?

What best describes the difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web?

What is the significance of '7-15 seconds' in the context of websites?

Which term refers to the number of pixels across by the number of pixels down on a display?

Multimedia

Multimedia emerged around 1962
Defined as "using, involving, or encompassing several media"
Websites use 7-15 seconds to create initial impact

Why Use the Internet?

Multimedia applications transform into apps to display text, sound, video, and images.
Advantages of the World Wide Web:
- Speed
- Affordability (sometimes free)
- Up-to-date information
- Accessibility for many users

Exam Question

What's the difference between the World Wide Web and the Internet?
- The Internet is the hardware (your computer)
- The World Wide Web is the software

History of Multimedia

1969: ARPANET (the internet) was established.
1991: Tim Berners-Lee developed the World Wide Web (HTTP, HTML, and URLs).

Principles of Design

CRAP (Contrast, Repetition, Alignment, Proximity):
- Contrast: Avoid similar elements
- Repetition: Repeat design aspects
- Alignment: Align items for cohesion
- Proximity: Group related items

Monitors and Pixels

Monitor dots are called pixels.
Pixels represent anything (images, text, drawings).
Resolution describes the number of pixels horizontally and vertically.
Lower resolution makes content appear larger.
Pixels produce images and text.
Pixels are called dots when printing.

Explore the evolution of multimedia from its inception in 1962 to its impact on the World Wide Web. This quiz covers the advantages of multimedia applications, the principles of design, and the distinction between the Internet and the World Wide Web. Test your knowledge on these essential digital concepts!