Institut Universitaire et Stratégique de

l’Estuaire
Estuary Academic and Strategic Institute(IUEs/Insam)
sous la tutelle académique des Universités de Buéa, de Douala et de Dschang

Field: Time Allowed

Specialty COURSE LEVEL 2h
Computer
SWE,CWD,NWS Computer Graphic I
Engineering
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION 2025

INTRUCTION : ANWSER ALL THE QUESTIONS IN ORDER

Section A MCQ (30marks)
D) Run-length encoding
1. What is a bitmap image? 1. Characteristics of vector images
A) An image defined by include:
mathematical equations A) Pixel-based representation
B) An image composed of B) Scalability without loss of
pixels quality
C) An image format used for C) Limited editing capabilities
text D) Larger file sizes than bitmap
D) An image created using images
vectors 2. When finalizing an image for a
2. Which of the following is a website, which of the following is a
characteristic of bitmap images? common improvement technique?
A) Infinite scalability A) Increasing resolution
B) Resolution dependence B) Cropping unnecessary
C) Smaller file size compared elements
to vector images C) Converting to a vector
D) Use of paths to draw shapes format
3. Which file format is commonly D) Fading out colors
associated with bitmap images? 3. In web design, what is the use of
A) SVG image buttons commonly
B) JPEG associated with?
C) EPS A) Interactivity
D) PDF B) Color grading
4. What is the process of reducing the C) Image filtering
size of an image file called? D) Encoding
A) Image scaling 9. The basic definition of sound can
B) Image editing best be described as:
C) Image compression A) A series of images played in
D) Image rendering rapid succession
5. Which of the following is NOT a B) Vibrations that travel
method of image compression? through air or another medium
A) Lossy compression C) A graphical representation of
B) Lossless compression audio data
C) Color compression
 D) A digital representation of C) A form of illustration
visual information D) A static photograph
10. Characteristics of sound include: 16. Analogue video is characterized by:
A) Frequency and intensity A) High resolution and clarity
B) Color and shape B) Continuous signal
C) Resolution and contrast representation
D) Binary coding and C) Digital encoding
pixelation D) Lack of frame rates
11. Sound digitalization refers to the 17. Digital video differs from analogue
process of: video in that it:
A) Storing audio as a bitmap A) Is linear and continuous
B) Converting sound waves B) Is composed of pixels and
into digital signals can be easily manipulated
C) Creating sound effects in C) Has less clarity and quality
video games D) Requires physical tapes for
D) Compressing audio files storage
12. In audio, what is the difference 18. Which of the following is a
between mono and stereo sound? common digital video format?
A) Mono has two channels; A) VHS
stereo has one B) DVD
B) Stereo sound is produced by C) AVI
multiple speakers; mono is D) Betamax
produced by one 19. The process of encoding video for
C) Mono provides higher digital playback involves:
quality than stereo A) Converting video into
D) Mono sound is more analogue signals
complex than stereo B) Compressing video to
13. The size of a sound file is reduce file size
determined primarily by: C) Enhancing video colors
A) The color depth of the audio D) Removing audio tracks
clip
B) The duration, sample rate, 20. Frame rate in video refers to:
and bit depth A) The resolution of the video
C) The number of instruments B) The number of frames
used displayed per second
D) The type of audio C) The length of the video file
compression applied D) The color depth of the video
14. Which of the following is a 21. Which of the following is NOT a
common method of sound benefit of digital video?
compression? A) Easy duplication
A) WAV B) Higher quality than analogue
B) MP3 C) Limited editing capabilities
C) MIDI D) Compatibility with various
D) AAC devices
22. When considering video
15. What is the definition of video? compression, which of the
A) A series of still images following techniques is commonly
played in sequence used?
B) Auditory information A) Lossless encoding
recorded in digital format B) H.264 encoding
 C) RAW formats A) A frame that captures an
D) Standard Definition (SD) image
23. During video processing, what is B) A significant frame that
'rendering'? defines movement or effect
A) Converting an analogue C) The first frame in a sequence
video into digital D) A frame used for audio sync
B) The final output of video 28. Which aspect of sound is primarily
where effects are applied affected by sample rate?
C) Compression of video files A) The clarity of the audio
D) Selection of the video B) The length of the audio file
format C) The color quality of videos
24. What is the primary purpose of D) The stereo effect
video editing software? 29. When saving a video project, which
A) To create sound tracks of the following is essential to
B) To add effects and consider?
transitions to video clips A) The color scheme of the
C) To store images and graphics project
D) To create 3D models B) The format and resolution
25. Which component is crucial for for final output
capturing video on a computer? C) The length of time the
A) Monitor project takes to complete
B) Graphics card D) The number of sound effects
C) Input device (camera) used
D) Sound card 30. Which of the following statements
26. High Definition (HD) video can about digital video editing is
typically be defined as having a TRUE?
resolution of: A) It requires physical films
A) 640x480 B) It allows non-linear editing
B) 1280x720 or higher C) It does not allow for effects
C) 720x480 to be applied
D) 1024x768 D) It is limited to certain video
27. The term "keyframe" in video formats only
editing refers to:

Section B: Digital Images (Total: 15 Marks)

1. (5 Marks) Define bitmap images and vector images. Discuss two key differences
between them.
 2. (5 Marks) Explain the characteristics of bitmap images. Include at least three main
characteristics in your response.
3. (5 Marks) Describe what image compression is and discuss its importance in digital
image processing. Provide two methods of image compression.
Section C: Sound (Total: 15 Marks)
4. (5 Marks) Define sound and discuss its characteristics. Include at least four
characteristics in your answer.
5. (5 Marks) Explain the process of digitalization of sound. How does this process affect
the quality of the sound?
6. (5 Marks) Discuss the differences between mono and stereo sound. Include the impact
of each on the listener's experience.
Section D: Video (Total: 10 Marks)
7. (5 Marks) Define video. Compare and contrast analogue video with digital video,
highlighting at least three differences.
8. (5 Marks) Discuss the implications of video file size. What factors influence the size
of a digital video file, and how can video compression aid in managing file sizes?