Question 1

As described in the book, NASA used image processing to ______ and ______ pictures relayed by spacecraft.
A) kinoscope
B) enhance
C) stabilize
D) zip
E) correct

Accepted Answer

NASA used image processing to enhance and correct pictures relayed by spacecraft.

Question 2

Colorization does not have any critics-it is universally regarded as a great achievement.

Accepted Answer

Colorization of black-and-white films, photographs, and television shows has been controversial, with critics arguing it can distort the original artistic intent and degrade the historical authenticity of the original works.

Question 3

As a news editor, it is OK to use all image manipulation techniques (e.g., replace a can of soda) in a news image.

Accepted Answer

News images should accurately represent reality, and manipulating them (e.g., replacing objects) can mislead the audience and compromise journalistic integrity.

Question 4

Describe two multimedia applications that you have seen. Were they effective? Why or whynot?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

______ is the name of a missile defense system depicted by animations.
A) AARP
B) Skywalker
C) Star Wars
D) Stellar Constellation
E) none of the answers

Accepted Answer

The "Star Wars" nickname was given to the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), a missile defense system proposed by U.S. President Ronald Reagan in the 1980s, due to its futuristic space-based weapons concepts, reminiscent of the technology seen in the "Star Wars" film franchise.

Question 6

VR systems are only used for medical applications.54

Accepted Answer

VR systems are used in a variety of fields including entertainment, education, military training, and architecture, in addition to medical applications.

Question 7

Telepresence refers to the capability to ______.
A) interact in a distant environment with robotic technology.
B) interact with another individual through a conventional videoconferencing system.
C) interact in a distant environment by using a sophisticated cellular telephone system.
D) None of these answers

Accepted Answer

Telepresence allows individuals to feel as if they are present in a distant environment, often through the use of robotic technology that can be controlled remotely, enabling interaction with that environment.

Question 8

Select the best answer: Which technology (and set of applications) best fits the title of the Moody Blues album: On the Threshold of a Dream.
A) DAB
B) DAT
C) LEO
D) VR

Accepted Answer

VR (Virtual Reality) best fits the title "On the Threshold of a Dream" as it allows users to experience immersive, dream-like virtual environments.

Question 9

With a VR system, could you walk through a building's design to determine its suitability for disabled individuals (e.g., someone in a wheelchair).

Accepted Answer

Virtual Reality (VR) systems can simulate environments, allowing users to explore a building's design in detail, including assessing its accessibility and suitability for individuals with disabilities, such as those using a wheelchair.

Question 10

A ______ society is one in which information is increasingly created and stored in electronicform.
A) atomic
B) hypertext
C) new age
D) paperless

Accepted Answer

A paperless society refers to the concept where information is created, stored, and shared in electronic formats rather than on paper, aligning with the description given.

Question 11

Describe two advantages and disadvantages of a paperless society.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

______ media have made it possible to easily store and exchange graphically-rich information and have opened up electronic publishing to more people.
A) floppy disks
B) USB safes
C) paper
D) optical

Accepted Answer

Optical media, such as CDs and DVDs, have significantly increased the capacity for storing and sharing graphically-rich information, making electronic publishing more accessible to a wider audience.

Question 13

Since the number of media sources has risen (e.g., through the Internet), there are not any concerns about media concentration.

Accepted Answer

Despite the increase in media sources, concerns about media concentration persist because a small number of corporations own a large percentage of media outlets, potentially limiting diversity of viewpoints and controlling the flow of information.

Quiz 14: The Production Environment: Colorization and Other Technology Issues

As described in the book, NASA used image processing to and pictures relayed by spacecraft.

Colorization does not have any critics-it is universally regarded as a great achievement.

As a news editor, it is OK to use all image manipulation techniques (e.g., replace a can of soda) in a news image.

Describe two multimedia applications that you have seen. Were they effective? Why or whynot?

______ is the name of a missile defense system depicted by animations.

VR systems are only used for medical applications.54

Telepresence refers to the capability to ______.

Select the best answer: Which technology (and set of applications) best fits the title of the Moody Blues album: On the Threshold of a Dream.

With a VR system, could you walk through a building's design to determine its suitability for disabled individuals (e.g., someone in a wheelchair).

A ______ society is one in which information is increasingly created and stored in electronicform.

Describe two advantages and disadvantages of a paperless society.

______ media have made it possible to easily store and exchange graphically-rich information and have opened up electronic publishing to more people.

Since the number of media sources has risen (e.g., through the Internet), there are not any concerns about media concentration.