Pondicherry University 2009 M.C.A Computer Aplications - Multimedia Systems and Applications - Question Paper

MCA 724

M.C.A DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2009.
SECOND SEMESTER
Computer Applications
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS
(From 2007 batch onwards)

Time : 3 Hours Maximum: 75 Marks

ans 5 Questions, choosing 1 full for every unit.

All ques. cary equal marks.

UNIT 1

1. a) describe Multimedia (Marks 3)
b) explain the different elements of a Multimedia system (Marks 12)
or
2. a) describe Hypermdia documents (Marks 3)
b) explain about the database organisation for multimedia applications (Marks 12)

UNIT 2

3. a) Write a note on lossless compression technique (Marks 5)
b) explain the JPEG compression scheme (Marks 10)
or
4. explain about the key format info be carried across in RTF document files (Marks 15)

UNIT 3

5. a) How does an Electronic Pen works ? (Marks 7)
b) explain with a block diagram the functions of the different window components for Pen System. (Marks 8)
or
6. a) What is the purpose of CCDs in Scanners (Marks 4)
b) explain about the different CD - ROM recording standards? (Marks 11)

UNIT 4

7. a) describe Lag (Marks 3)
b) explain about the subsequent (Marks 12)
i) Multimedia input systems
ii) Multimedia output systems
or
8. a) elaborate the various types of user interface development tools (Marks 4)
b) explain about the different multimedia user interface metaphors (Marks 11)

UNIT 5
9. a) Write a note on "Component Service Agent".(Marks 4)
b) explain the different kinds of Multimedia servers (Marks 11)
or
10. a) discuss bridges and routers (Marks 4)
b) explain about the high-speed LANs. (Marks 11)

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Earning:   Approval pending.