August 1999
TM220 : INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA

QUESTION 3

Total Marks: 20 Marks

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(a) What is the main difference between a multimedia presentation and an interactive multimedia presentation? [2]
Interactive multimedia presentations incorporate built-in interaction between the user and the computer, this type of interaction is not present in a multimedia presentation.

 
(b) From a historical perspective, describe how the means of interaction between the user and computer has evolved. [5]
Interaction between the user and the computer has evolved from the use of a keyboard to the trackball, to touch-sensitive screens, to the use of audio and music, to voice recognition.

 
(c) Name three facts that a multimedia professional should take on board in order to produce a successful product. [3]
  • The potential of this technology as a communication technology.
  • Recognize the professional fields that this technology can be applied to.
  • The development of successful professional-quality applications is the result of a team effort.

 
(d) What is an interactive multimedia Kiosk? Give one example of where an interactive multimedia kiosk could be (or is bring) used. [4]
Multimedia kiosks are automated information data-entry and transaction centres.

A MM kiosk can be used to provide transport information and ticketing capabilities - for local transport, or airport check-in.

 
(e) Name two possible applications of multimedia technology, and discuss why they are particularly suited to this technology. [6]
Marketing; advertising; staff development training; sports; education; training; edutainment; games; cyberart; magazines; newspaper; interactive kiosks.