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Semester

Subject

Year

Tribhuwan University

Institute of Science and Technology

2080

Bachelor Level / Third Year / Fifth Semester / Science

B.Sc in Computer Science and Information Technology (CSC330)

(Multimedia Computing)

Full Marks: 60

Pass Marks: 24

Time: 3 Hours

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as for as practicable.

The figures in the margin indicate full marks.

Section A

Long Answers Questions

Attempt any TWO questions.
[2*10=20]
1.
Explain the global structure of multimedia with block diagram.[10]

Global Structure of Multimedia with Block Diagram

Multimedia is the integration of multiple forms of media — such as text, audio, video, graphics, and animation — into a single interactive system to convey information effectively.

Block Diagram

Global Structure of Multimedia with Block Diagram

Components of Global Structure of Multimedia

A. Input Devices

  • Keyboard & Mouse — for text and navigation input
  • Microphone — for capturing audio
  • Camera/Webcam — for capturing video and images
  • Scanner — for digitizing printed documents and photos

B. Processing System

  • CPU — performs all computations and controls data flow
  • Multimedia Software — authoring tools like Adobe Flash, Director
  • Compression/Decompression — reduces file size for storage and transmission (e.g., JPEG, MPEG)
  • Editing Tools — for editing text, audio, video, and graphics

C. Output Devices

  • Monitor/Display — shows visual output (text, graphics, video, animation)
  • Speakers/Headphones — produce audio output
  • Printer — provides hard copy output
  • Projector — for large-screen presentations

D. Storage System

  • Stores large multimedia files
  • Examples: Hard Disk Drive (HDD), CD-ROM, DVD, Blu-ray, USB drives, Cloud Storage
  • Multimedia requires large storage capacity due to heavy file sizes of audio and video

E. Communication/Network

  • Enables distribution and sharing of multimedia content
  • Internet allows streaming, video conferencing, and online multimedia delivery
  • Uses protocols like TCP/IP, HTTP, RTP for data transmission
  • Supports both wired and wireless communication

How the Global Structure Works Together

  • Input devices capture raw media (sound, images, video, text)
  • The processing system digitizes, compresses, edits, and integrates multiple media types
  • Processed multimedia is saved in the storage system
  • Output is delivered through output devices for user interaction
  • The network/communication layer allows multimedia to be shared across the globe

Conclusion

The global structure of multimedia is a combination of input, processing, output, storage, and communication subsystems working together. This structure enables the creation, manipulation, storage, and delivery of rich multimedia content to users across various platforms and devices.

2.
Explain the JPEG compression process steps in detail with example.[10]
3.
What do you mean by Huffman coding? Explain the Huffman coding process with example.[10]
Section B

Short Answers Questions

Attempt any Eight questions.
[8*5=40]
4.
Explain the properties of multimedia computing. [5]
5.
Difference between bitmap and vector graphics. [5]
6.
Explain the computer based animation. [5]
7.
How speech is generated? Describe. [5]
8.
What are the multimedia interface component? [5]
9.
Discuss the animation language. [5]
10.
Explain the abstraction levels of programming. [5]
11.
Explain the application of multimedia in media integration. [5]
12.
Explain the digital image representation with example. [5]