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Exam 3 review for MWD
Exam 3 review for multimedia and web development
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Computer Science
Undergraduate 3
12/04/2008

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Action (DW)
Definition
task to be performed when an HTML object and an event handler are selected
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Behavior (DW)
Definition

a number of JavaScript actions you can easily add to your pages without any prior knowledge can be: a popup on a web page; validation of data on a form

 

- used to make web sites more interactive and bring web pages to life

Term
Behaviors channel (DW)
Definition
use this channel to trigger a Dreamweaver behavior at a particular frame in a timeline
Term
Colspan attribute (DW)
Definition
specifies the number of columns in a column group
Term
Editable Region (template) (DW)
Definition
areas of the web page that will be able to be modified as a template is inserted into a web page
Term
Event handler (DW)
Definition
things like onClick and onDblClick that describes the user event involved
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Frame (DW)
Definition
distinct web page with its own content; contains an individual web page, used to define areas of a page
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Frame number (DW)
Definition
The number used to identify a frame.
Term
Frames inspector (DW)
Definition
aka panel; gives you a miniature view of the frames within a frameset
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Frameset (DW)
Definition
contains a set of frames; holds all the web pages (frames) together
Term
Inheritance
(DW)
Definition
a way to form new classes (instances of which are called objects) using classes that have already been defined
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JavaScript
(DW)
Definition
web scripting language that enables behaviors (interactivity) with web pages
Term
Library item
(DW)
Definition
reusable chunks of HTML code

can be: web page headers or footers, copyright info, navigation tools
Term
Nested frameset
(DW)
Definition
when a frameset is put inside of another frameset;
Term
Object
(DW)
Definition
image, link, form; refers to an HTML element on a web page
Term
Parent frame
(DW)
Definition
original frameset; what's inside of it is the child
Term
Targets
(DW)
Definition
name the frame where the new file will open
Term
Templates
(DW)
Definition
a special HTML document created with a special web design
Term
User event
(DW)
Definition
generic class pertaining to users. It is thrown by UserManager and (potentially) components for signalling changes to userDescriptors and roles.
Term
"frame" tag attributes
(DW)
Definition
border, frameborder, name, noresize, scrolling, scr, target
Term
"frameset" tag attributes
(DW)
Definition
cols, rows
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"script" tag attributes
(DW)
Definition
language, type
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"noframes"
(DW)
Definition
tag that tells you what to displays if the browser isn't capable of frames
Term
template code
(DW)
Definition
"!-- TemplateBeginEditable name="GraphicsandText" --"
Term
library item code
(DW)
Definition
"!-- #BeginLibraryItem "/Library/footer.lbi" --"
"style type="text/css""

"/style"
Term
event handler code
(DW)
Definition
"body onload="MM_preloadImages('friends.jpg')""
Term
event handler code
(DW)
Definition
"a href="friends.html" target="_top" onclick="MM_nbGroup('down','group1','Monica','',1)" onmouseover="MM_nbGroup('over','Monica','friends.jpg','',1)" onmouseout="MM_nbGroup('out')">
Term
What are the advantages of using frames? (DW)
Definition

- static frames like navigation bars or graphical banners don't have to be reloaded each time the content changes, making your site load faster

 

- each frame has its own scroll bar and can be scrolled individually

Term
What are the Disadvantages of using frames? (DW)
Definition

- not all browsers support frames

- not possible to bookmark framed pages

- difficuly to get graphic element to line up precisely between frames

- testing the navigation is time-consuming

- search engines may not be able to properly navigate and index a framed site

- visitors who come to your site from search engines will load an unframed page, as search engines will send visitors to your content pages and skip your navigation

Term
What is noframes content?
(DW)
Definition
basic information in case the user's browser can't display frames
- links to your content pages are good information to include
Term
What is the special doctype tag that is used for frames?
(DW)
Definition
!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Frameset//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-frameset.dtd"
Term
"a href = “file.htm” target = blank"
(DW)
Definition
open a link in a new window
Term
"a href = “file.htm” target = self"
(DW)
Definition
open a link in the same frame as the link
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"a href = “file.htm” target = top"
(DW)
Definition
opens the link and replaces the content of the current window
Term
how do the frameset and frame tags work together?
(DW)
Definition
the frameset document contains one or more frameset tags which set up the number of frames, how they will be arranged, and which individual web pages will be displayed when the page is opened for the first time
Term
nested frameset HTML code
Definition
"frameset cols="212,535" rows="*"" "frame src="frame1.htm"" "frameset rows="251,251"" "frame src="frame2.htm"" "frame src="frame3.htm"" "/frameset" "/frameset" Explain what this code does and be prepared to draw what this code will produce.
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Assume that I have created a web page containing frames and have three frames on my page. How many distinct pages will be saved for this page?

(DW)
Definition
four
Term
how do you incorporate a JavaScript behavior in Dreamweaver?

(DW)
Definition
the behaviors panel?
Term
how does an object, event and action (behavior) work for a particular JavaScript Behavior? (DW)
Definition
if a particular event happens to a particular object, then a particular behavior (action) will happen.
Term
Display Status Message
(DW)
Definition
put a message in the browser's status bar
Term
Go to URL (DW)
Definition
open a new page in a specified window or frame or change the content of two or more frames with one click
Term
PopUp Message (DW)
Definition
create a JavaScript alert with the message you specify, usually a brief, informative statement
Term
Open Browser Window
(DW)
Definition
open a URL in a new window. you can set the properties for the new window
Term
Swap Image
(DW)
Definition
swamp one image for another to create rollover effects or even swap more than one image at a time
Term
Validate form
(DW)
Definition
check the content of specified text fields to be sure the user has entered the proper type of data. you can also check whether the user entered something in a required field
Term
Alpha testing
(MM)
Definition
continually define the tasks ahead
Term
Archive
(MM)
Definition
set of files compressed into a single file. the individual files are decompressed and reconstructed into the original, separate file

- one or more files can be compressed into a single file
Term
Bandwidth
(MM)
Definition
a description of the size or measurement of a pipeline through which data is sent, as well as how much data, expressed in bits per second (BPS), you can send from one computer to another in a given amount of time
Term
Beta testing
(MM)
Definition
opportunity to deliver your product to a wide arena of testers
Term
Content
(MM)
Definition
the text, images, sounds, and video contained in a multimedia project
Term
Computer network
(MM)
Definition
Two or more computers that are connected together to share resources such as hardware, data, and software.
Term
Depth Structure
(MM)
Definition
represents the complete navigation map, which describes all of the links between all the components of your project
Term
Contingencies
(MM)
Definition
elements worked into planning and budgeting to allow for unexpected problems, expenses, and delays while developing a project

- the inevitable unexpected costs
Term
Feasibility Study
(MM)
Definition
a test to see if a task is doable; often involves selecting only a small portion of a large project and getting that part working as it would in the final product
Term
Navigation Map
(MM)
Definition
structural representation of the entire content of a project

- shows the logical flow of the interactive interface
Term
Linear navigation
(MM)
Definition
users navigate sequentially from frame or bite of information to another
Term
Icon (MM)
Definition

- symbolic representations of objects and processes common to the graphical user interfaces of many computer operating systems

 

- graphic objects designed to be meaningful buttons; graphic represenation should be symbolize the action, determine how the user will know that the button is active

Term
LAN (local area network)
(MM)
Definition
collection of local computers connected together
Term
Network
(MM)
Definition
collection of computers connected together
Term
Prototype
(MM)
Definition
a working test of creative and engineering ideas

- when you decided that a project is worthwhile, develop one of these
-test along several fronts: technology, cost, market, human interface
Term
Storyboard
(MM)
Definition
graphic and text outlines that describe each part of a project in exact detail
Term
Surface Structure
(MM)
Definition
the structures actually realized by a user while navigating the project's content (depth structure)
Term
User interface
(MM)
Definition
blend of a project's graphic elements and its navigation system
Term
WAN (wide area network)
(MM)
Definition
networks connecting groups of local networks
Term
Derivative (work)
(MM)
Definition
material that is derived from another work
Term
Hybrid Format
(MM)
Definition
CD-ROM-playable on both Windows and Macintosh computers
Term
Vaughn’s Rule of Interface
(MM)
Definition
"the best user interface demands the least learning effort"
Term
Nibbling
(MM)
Definition
used to get balance between quality and download time for your project
Term
Object – event handler – action
(MM)
Definition
what a JavaScript behavior is based on; 3 parts of a JavaScript behavior
Term
Plugin
(MM)
Definition
add-in to extend the capabilities of a web browser, allowing users to view and interact with documents and images not directly supported by the browser
Term
Composite navigation
(MM)
Definition
users navigate freely but are occasionally constrained to linear presentations or data that is logically organized in a hierarchy
Term
Hierarchical navigation
(MM)
Definition
linear with branching - users navigate along the structure that is shaped by the logic of the content
Term
Navigation
(MM)
Definition
How the user moves pointers and cursors within the interface.
Term
Nonlinear navigation
(MM)
Definition
users navigate freely through the content of the project
Term
Site map
(MM)
Definition
representation of the entire content of a web site, usually clickable
Term
White space
(MM)
Definition
roomy blank areas in a screen or page layout
Term
Content acquisition
(MM)
Definition
obtaining the text, images, sounds, and video contained in a multimedia project

- can be expensive and time consuming
Term
Copyright infringement
(MM)
Definition
using copyrighted material without permission
Term
Copyright ownership
(MM)
Definition
ownership of the legal rights to use a copyrighted asset
Term
Copyright protection
(MM)
Definition
legal rights belonging to the creator of an original work; wherein protection is automatically assigned to "original works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression"
Term
Public domain
(MM)
Definition
material without copyright restrictions
Term
Royalty
(MM)
Definition
continuing payment for use of content or other materials
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Unlimited use
(MM)
Definition
grant to use material, such as content for a project, everywhere, anytime, and in any medium
Term
Spry
(MM)
Definition
allows users to use standard HTML tables and other structured markup as a data source.
Term
Widget – 3 parts
(MM)
Definition
An object used to hold data and present an interface to the user. A widget is a combination of state and procedure. Each widget is a member of a class, which holds the procedures and data structures common to all widgets of that class. A widget instance holds the procedures and data structures particular to that single widget. Each widget class typically provides the general behavior associated with a particular kind of interaction with the user.
Term
What is the workspace in reference to a web page displayed in a browser?

(MM)
Definition
800 x 600 is the most commonly used layout; satisfy almost any viewer

usable area of the screen will always be less than monitor's display
Term
Identify and explain the project planning tasks. (Chapter 15) (MM)
Definition

1. define project goals

2. work up a prototype of the project on paper

3. make a list of the action items that will be needed in the project

4. build a matrix chart of required skills

Term
What is the difference between alpha and beta testing? (Chapter 15) (MM)
Definition

alpha is the prototype, beta has a working project that is great;

 

-easier to bail out at alpha stage than beta stage

 

- beta has wider arena of testers than alpha - beta is closer to goal

Term
What is project management software and how is it used? (Chapter 15) (MM)
Definition

- provide the added benefit of built-in analysis to help you stay within your schedule and budget during the rendering of the project itself

 

- typically provides Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling functions to calculate the total duration of a project based upon each identified task, earmarking tasks that are critical and that if lengthened, will result in a delay in project completion.

Term
What is an RFP and how is it used? (Chapter 15)
(MM)
Definition
Request for Proposal - detailed documents from large corporations that are "outsourcing" their multimedia development work

- document that defines a client's need, requesting a proposed solution
Term
What components should be included in a project proposal to a client? (Chapter 15) (MM)
Definition

1. cover and package

2. table of contents

3. needs analysis and description

4. target audience

5. creative strategy

6. project implementation

 

and:

1. Executive summary/overview

2. creative issues

3. estimate/project plan and synopsis of the plan and timetable

4. cost estimates and payment schedules

5. list of your terms

Term
Identify and explain four navigational organizational structures. (Chapter 16) (MM)
Definition

1. linear - users navigate sequentially, from one frame or bite of information to another

 

2. hierarchical - "linear with branching," users navigate along the branches of a tree structure that is shaped by the natural logic of the content

 

3. nonlinear - users navigate freely through the content of the project, unbound by predetermined routes

 

4. composite - users may navigate freely (nonlinearly), but are occasionally constrained to linear presentations of movies or critical information and/or data that is most logically organized in a hierarchy

Term
Be prepared to identify interface design problems. (Chapter 16) (MM)
Definition

model problems - tend to confuse the user;

 

GUI - best to stick with accepted conventions, no hidden commands and unusual keystroke/mouse click combinations audio - too many special effects, no toggle switch to disable sound things to avoid in a

 

graphical approach:

  • clashes of color,
  • busy screens,
  • using a picture with lots of contrast of color or brightness,
  • clanging bells or squeaks,
  • frilly pattern borders,
  • requiring more than two button clicks,
  • too many numbers or words,
  • too many substantive elements too quickly
Term
What is the difference between depth structure and surface structure? (Chapter 16)
(MM)
Definition
Depth structure represents the complete navigation map and describes all the links between all the components of your project while Surface structure represents the structures actually realized by a user while navigating the depth structure
Term
What is a derivative work? (Chapter 17)
(MM)
Definition
material that is derived from another work
Term
How would you identify who owns a project created by someone (an employee or the employer)? In particular, address “work for hire” issues and be prepared to write about these issues. (Chapter 17) (MM)
Definition

to meet the definition of a work made for hire, several factors must be weighed to determine whether the individual is legally an employee or an independent contractors. Among these factors are where the work is done, the relationship between the parties, and who provides the tools and equipment.

 

 

-if the individual contributing to a project isn't an employee, the commissioned work must fall within one of the following "work made for hire" categories: a contribution to a collective work, a work that is part of a motion picture or other audiovisual work, a translation, a supplementary work, a compilation, an instructional text, a test, answer material for a test, or an atlas.

Term
Identify some copyright issues as they pertain to multimedia content. (Chapter 18) (MM)
Definition
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Term
What is the purpose of a Readme.txt file and what should it contain? (Chapter 18)
(MM)
Definition
contain a description of changes or bugs reported since the documentation was printed and may also contain a detailed description of the installation process. The clearer and more detailed your installation instructions are, the fewer frustrated queries you will receive from your project's users
Term
What are file archives and how are they used? (Chapter 18)
(MM)
Definition
a set of files compressed into a single file. The individual files are decompressed and reconstituted into the original, separate file
Term
What should one package as part of the product for a client? (Chapter 18)
(MM)
Definition
Title. cover art. prominent company logo. name of title on front face and on spine of package.
Term
Be prepared to identify several web delivery issues. (Chapter 18) (MM)
Definition
  • security
  • server-side configuration
  • need of a full-time webmaster
  • cost of high-bandwidth connection directly to internet
Term
Be prepared to understand that there are many different CD-ROM standards (Chapter 18) (MM)
Definition

Red, Yellow, Green, Orange, and Whtie books

 

Red book standard - international standard, ISO 10149, for digitally encoding audio data on consumer music CDs

 

White book - standard for video CD (karaoke CD)

 

Yellow book - standard for CD-ROM format

 

Green book - standard for CD-I format

 

Orange book - standard for WORM (write-once, read-only) CD-ROMS

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