CAPE – UNIT 1 DIGITAL MEDIA 2017 PAPER 1

1. Software that can be used and modified from its original source and sold to other users is BEST
described as open?
a. Data
b. Source
c. Domain
d. Educational Resources

2. Historically, Web 2.0 tends to refer to a time in the history of the Internet when
a. Web 1.0 websites started to become less popular
b. websites began to adopt HTML5 and JavaScript
c. a new version of the web was released by the World Wide Web consortium
d. interaction and ability for users to add or modify information became more important

3. John wants to reduce the size of his audio file before putting it on his website. Which of the
following would be MOST useful in reducing the size of the file?
a. Bandwidth
b. Transcoding
c. Compression
d. Decompression

4. Which of the following is an open source operating system?

a. iOS
b. Android
c. Windows
d. Mac OS X

5. A digital media platform is a digitized platform used for

a. recycling audio, video and data
b. sharing data openly among students and teachers
c. storing different types of data within a closed network
d. delivering audio, video and data across multiple networks

6. A collection of systems used to protect the copyrights of electronic media is referred to as

a. copyright system
b. digital rights system
c. digital rights management
d. copyright rights management
7. Which of the following types of licenses allows an author to give people the right to use, share
and build upon his work?
a. Patent
b. Copyright
c. Trademark
d. Creative Commons

8. On a social networking site, Susan posted a video of herself dancing. Soon, persons started
sharing the video link across the Internet. Which of the following ethical issues should be of
concern to Susan?
a. Piracy
b. Privacy
c. Plagiarism
d. Creditability

9. A patent is a set of exclusive rights that protects

a. an idea
b. an invention
c. a common logo
d. a political slogan

10. Which of the following does NOT present an ethical issue in the field of digital media?
a. John sharing a video he shot and edited with his friends.
b. John copying a commercial CD he borrowed from his friend.
c. John selling a popular movie that he downloaded from YouTube.
d. John downloading an expensive video editing suite from a file sharing site.

11. The term 'bandwidth' refers to

a. a high-speed Internet connection
b. the download speed of a connection
c. the number of IP addresses present in a network
d. the transmission capacity of a communication line

12. Which of the following activities could be considered a cybercrime?

a. Unlocking a mobile phone
b. Intercepting mobile communication
c. Saving customer data to a thumb drive
d. Using a free software to develop an app

13. Audio editing can be done using

a. GIMP
b. iTunes
c. Animoto
d. GoldWave
14. The development of e-books using Caribbean Examinations Council papers and syllabus content is
an example of using digital media to
a. address local needs
b. eliminate the middleman
c. distribute content for free
d. bypass the publication industry

15. The phrase 'pervasiveness of technology' refers to the

a. limited use of digital technology in some societies
b. result of 'throwing' too much technology at a problem
c. availability of technology in almost every aspect of daily life
d. use of technology as a tool for misconduct in some societies

16. Which of the following skills may NOT be needed to enhance entrepreneurship in the digital
media industry?
a. Programming
b. Continuous learning
c. Portfolio development
d. Ability to market ideas

17. Steven wants to start a music production business that requires $100 000 to start up. He has $50
000 in savings and his brother invests $25 000. He then acquires a $25 000 loan from the bank to
make up the total amount.
This type of funding can be BEST described as
a. debt
b. equity
c. debt and equity
d. venture capital

18. Which of the following is considered a MAJOR benefit of telecommuting?

a. Reduced stress levels
b. Controlled environment
c. Decreased wastage of time
d. Reduced travel cost

19. Which of the following statements are TRUE about venture capitalists?
i. They only fund large businesses.
ii. They provide equity for businesses.
iii. They expect high returns on their investments.
a. I and II only
b. I and III only
c. II and III only
d. I, II and III
20. This item refers to the following value chain.

The stakeholder is MOST likely the

a. customer
b. programmer
c. content creator
d. content distributor

21. Which of the following are the parts of a project proposal?

I. Objectives
II. Project duration
III. Expected results
a. I and II only
b. I and III only
c. II and III only
d. I, II and III

22. Which of the following terms BEST describes the emergence of worldwide markets?
a. E-commerce
b. Globalization
c. Internationalization
d. Geographical information

23. Which of the following is a MAJOR challenge faced by the digital media industry in the Caribbean?
a. Privacy
b. Storage
c. Reliable power supply
d. Availability of skilled workers

24. John wants to seek funding for his business proposal but the banking sector does not want to take
the risks to provide funding. Which of the following is the BEST source of funding for his business
proposal?
a. Donation
b. Credit union
c. Crowdfunding
d. Private investor

25. Which of the following may BEST enhance employability?

a. Accounting practices
b. Building a presentation
c. Dressing appropriately
d. Developing a personal portfolio
26. Paul decides to open a business that designs websites; however, he needs to seek financing. The
financial institution requires him to provide a detailed business plan, an expected cash flow
statement, an asset liquidity position, and collateral. What type of financing is Paul seeking?
a. Debt
b. Equity
c. Grant
d. Company

27. Which of the following activities BEST describes the process of brainstorming?
a. Defining the problem
b. Documenting the design process
c. Testing the effectiveness of a prototype
d. Drawing a diagram to represent ideas linked to a central keyword

28. Which of the following is NOT a method of idea generation?

a. Free writing
b. Brainstorming
c. Digital mapping
d. Word association

29. Concept formulation is important because it provides

a. a set of materials to prepare and display ideas
b. an approach for forming relationships between concepts
c. a way to make connections and form relationships among peers
d. an opportunity to explore ideas by making connections between items of information

30. Oral presentation skills are important in the world of digital media because they
I. can enhance marketing skills
II. allow for visual representation of data
III. can help to communicate complex concepts
a. I only
b. I and II only
c. I and III only
d. I, II and III

31. Which of the following BEST describes the complete creative process?
a. Designing a solution for two related problems
b. Taking a problem through to an implemented solution
c. Taking a problem through to a solution being designed
d. Taking a solution and retracing how the problem was solved
32. During which stage of the creative process is the individual required to take time to study the
problem at hand and how it relates to its various components?
a. Analysis
b. Ideation
c. Evaluation
d. Implementation

33. An entrepreneur is applying the creative process to solve a problem. At which point in the process
should he do a Mind-Mapping chart?
a. Ideation
b. Selection
c. Analysis
d. Definition

34. After studying and defining the problem, the next step in the creative process is to
a. sell ideas
b. accept ideas
c. generate ideas
d. evaluate ideas

35. This item refers to the following diagram which shows an approach to the creative process.

Which of the following terms BEST describes this approach?

a. Linear
b. Cyclic
c. Branched
d. Feedback

36. Which of the following is NOT a core preproduction task when doing digital video production?
a. Logistics
b. Budgeting
c. Visual effects
d. Storyboarding
37. Which of the following is an important part of the planning process when preparing to build a
website?
a. Wireframe
b. Logo design
c. Dreamweaver
d. Colour scheme

38. The arrangement of elements within a user interface or layout is called

a. use of space
b. rule of thirds
c. composition
d. visual hierarchy

39. This item is based on the following information.

Michael has developed a mobile application that allows users to search for appropriate shoes at
two major online retailers by entering their gender and shoe size.

Which of the following would NOT be a necessary step in the process of developing this
application?
a. Developing a storyboard and a shot list
b. Obtaining a price list from a local shoe retailer
c. Doing a survey to determine the appropriateness of the app
d. Obtaining a list of all the possible shoe sizes from a local shoe retailer

40. Which of the following is NOT considered part of the five-step approach to the ideation process in
developing an inventive solution?
a. Define
b. Validate
c. Generate
d. Evaluate

41. A software team is designing a website for a retail clothing store. Which of the following is an
important factor to be considered?
a. PC compatibility
b. iPad compatibility
c. Mobile compatibility
d. Android compatibility

42. What type of targeting should be used to ensure that an advertisement is seen mostly by persons
between the ages of 19 and 21?
a. Contextual
b. Behavioural
c. Geographic
d. Demographic
43. Which of the following can be used for organizing information between groups of people?
a. Blog
b. Wiki
c. Podcast
d. Live streaming

44. Storyboard Pro, Animoto and Waved are all

a. audio players
b. digital media tools
c. video editing software
d. photo editing software

45. When creating a video of a school's graduation ceremony to be sold to students, which of the
following is the BEST format for the final product?
a. .mpeg2
b. .jpeg
c. .wav
d. .gif