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The use of more than one medium of expression or communication is called _____.
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Multimedia
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Which six elements typically combine to form multimedia content?
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Text, audio, images, animation, videos, and interactives.
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How is multimedia content fundamentally different from traditional printed material?
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It uses multiple media forms rather than just single-medium hand-produced or printed formats.
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Term: Content
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Definition: Something expressed through media like speech, writing, or art.
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Term: Interactives
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Definition: Two-way communication where the user interacts with content and receives feedback.
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According to the text, which condition is caused by drinking contaminated water?
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Diarrhoea
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List three examples of waterborne diseases mentioned in the text.
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Typhoid Fever, Cholera, and Hepatitis A.
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Which waterborne disease is characterized by yellowing of the skin and eyes?
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Jaundice
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What is the specific benefit of a video demonstration over a simple oral explanation for learning?
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It allows the learner to see the process demonstrated rather than just hearing about it.
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Identify two types of recording devices used to capture audio.
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Analog and digital.
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What does the abbreviation DAT stand for in the context of audio recording?
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Digital Audio Tape
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List two specialized hardware devices used for recording audio narration.
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Mini Disc Recorder and DAT Recorder.
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Term: Audacity
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Definition: A free open-source digital audio editor and recording software application.
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On which operating systems can Audacity be installed?
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Windows, macOS/OS X, and Linux.
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Identify two alternative audio editing tools to Audacity mentioned in the source.
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Mixxx and Ardour.
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Which specific feature in Audacity allows for adjusting the volume of tracks over time?
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Envelope tool
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How can a user start recording audio in the Audacity interface?
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Click the red recording button.
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Which keyboard shortcut or button is used to finish recording in Audacity?
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The Stop button or the Space Bar.
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Which tool is used in Audacity to select unwanted sounds like coughing for deletion?
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Selection tool
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How do you add existing music or sound effect files into an Audacity project?
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Go to the File menu and choose the Import option.
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What is the default editable project file format for Audacity?
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.aup
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Which format should audio be exported to for use in a presentation?
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.mp3 or .ogg
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Term: OpenShot
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Definition: A video editing tool used for compiling and editing video films.
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List three examples of video editing software other than OpenShot.
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Blender, Avidemux, and Videolan movie creator.
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What is the first step recommended before beginning the video editing process?
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Compile and organize all information, images, and audio files into a folder.
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Which keyboard shortcut is used to import image and audio files in OpenShot?
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Ctrl+F
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Which toolbar icon in OpenShot is used to import images?
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The green "+" button.
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How can a user manually add images to the timeline in OpenShot?
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Drag the images from the Project File window and drop them onto a track.
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How can the sequence of images in an OpenShot slideshow be changed?
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By dragging and re-arranging the clips in the timeline.
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In the OpenShot timeline, which track is typically used to drop audio files for background music?
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Track 1
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Which symbol appears in OpenShot to indicate that an audio file has been added to a track?
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The musical note symbol "♫".
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What is the default editable project file format for OpenShot?
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.osp
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Which video formats are recommended for exporting an OpenShot project for presentation use?
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.mp4 or .ogg
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Which menu option in Audacity is used to combine narration and sound effect tracks?
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Tracks Menu
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How does a user preview their created video project in OpenShot?
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Click the Play button in the Video Preview window.
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Which Audacity feature allows a user to increase the overall signal strength of a recording?
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Amplitude increase
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In OpenShot, what is the specific function of the "Resources Area"?
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It stores and displays the project files, transitions, and effects before they are placed on the timeline.
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Why is it important to maintain silence during the audio recording process?
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To prevent ambient noise or disturbance from being captured in the audio narration.
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Which OpenShot dialog allows a user to set the start time and track location for a specific image?
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Add to Timeline
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To use an Audacity recording in another program, the user must _____ the file rather than just saving the project.
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Export
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In the student project example, what was the primary source used to collect information on waterborne diseases?
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A doctor.
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Which medium did the students plan to use to demonstrate water purification techniques specifically?
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Video recording
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What is the purpose of the "Selection Start" and "End" fields in the Audacity interface?
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They define the precise time range of the currently selected audio segment.
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Which OpenShot export profile is suggested to achieve a resolution of $1280 \times 720$ pixels?
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HD 720p
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In Audacity, where is the "Track editing area" located?
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In the central part of the interface where waveform tracks are displayed.
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What does the term "Amplitude" refer to in the context of Audacity's capabilities?
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The volume or loudness level of the audio signal.
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When exporting a video in OpenShot, what does the "Target" setting typically default to?
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OGG (theora/vorbis)
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In multimedia, what provides the "feedback" in a two-way communication system?
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Interactives
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What is the keyboard shortcut to save a project in OpenShot?
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Ctrl+S
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Identify the software used in the text to remove fumbles or repeated sentences from a voiceover.
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Audacity
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Which specific step follows the collection of information and images when creating a multimedia video?
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Writing the audio script based on the collected information.
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What is the primary function of the "Timeline" in video editing software?
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To arrange media clips in a specific chronological sequence for the final film.