2017 HSC Industrial Technology

Multimedia Technologies
Marking Guidelines

Section I

Multiple-choice Answer Key

Question Answer
1 C
2 C
3 B
4 A
5 D
6 B
7 D
8 C
9 D
10 B

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Section II

Question 11

Criteria Marks
• Identifies an appropriate technique to emphasise text 1

Answers could include:

Drop-shadow, glow effect, change colour.

Question 12

Criteria Marks
• Provides an appropriate explanation for music tracks being produced in a
2
MIDI file format
• Identifies an appropriate feature of the MIDI file format for producing
1
music tracks

Sample answer:
A MIDI file format only records the digital notation of a music track and can be transferred
across multiple computer platforms. The sounds and instruments used to play the music can
be changed without any loss of quality. Specialised MIDI instruments can be used to produce
the music.

Answers could include:

• Works across multiple platforms
• Can change the sound/instrument associated with the tune
• Small file size
• A single track only needs to hold musical notes as information data.

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Question 13

Criteria Marks
• Provides appropriate explanations of features of virtual reality systems
3
that make them appropriate for developing training simulators
• Provides an explanation of a feature used in virtual reality systems that
2
make them appropriate for developing training simulators
• Identifies features of virtual reality systems that are appropriate for
1
developing training simulators

Sample answer:
Virtual reality systems are capable of creating an immersive virtual environment that
replicates real world features such as 3D graphical environments and 3D soundscapes that
react to the user in real time. These real time interactions provide an experience that can
closely be aligned with a ‘real’ experience. Flight simulators go as far as recreating cockpits
of aircraft for pilots to practise flying with 3D graphic displays, audio and even physical
force-feedback to enhance the experience.

Answers could include:

• The ability to recreate an environment that precisely represents spatial elements such as
size and distance
• Allow users to physically interact with elements in real time
• Provide real time feedback of the effects of user decisions
• Provide 3D soundscapes to recreate the audible environment
• Allow for mistakes not to be fatal.

Question 14

Criteria Marks
• Clearly explains the relationship between features of the memory capacity
4
of a computer and its ability to produce multimedia products
• Provides some explanation of the relationship between features of memory
3
capacity and its ability to produce multimedia products
• Provides limited explanation of the relationship between features of
2
memory capacity and its ability to produce multimedia products
• Identifies an issue with multimedia production related to memory capacity 1

Sample answer:
The memory capacity of a computer allows for software to run as well as changes to project
files to be seen in real time. If there is not enough memory it may mean that software will
either not run or be slow to respond. It can also limit the size of the media files being
produced or being edited as they may use up too much memory. If the media file is too large,
the computer may become unresponsive or ‘lag’.

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Question 15

Criteria Marks
• Provides clear reasons that detail the relationship between characteristics
of vector graphics and their suitability to produce AND share a graphic 5
logo
• Provides characteristics or features of vector graphics that make them
3–4
suitable for producing AND sharing a graphic logo
• Sketches in general terms a feature of vector graphics that makes them
2
suitable for producing AND sharing a graphic logo
• Identifies a feature or characteristic of vector graphics that makes them
1
suitable for producing AND sharing a graphic logo

Sample answer:
Since logo graphics are reproduced on a variety of media at different sizes, vector graphics
are suitable due to their ability to scale the image size without any distortion. Regardless of
whether it is for a highway billboard, t-shirt or company letterhead the logo will maintain
detail. In the case of the need to produce a large graphical version of a logo, vector graphics
will not increase in file size to achieve this, as it only requires the calculations of scale to do
this. A bitmap would require more pixels thus more space to store the file. There is no need to
compress files for transfer and it will maintain accuracy in reproduction regardless of the
media or medium it is being output/printed to.

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Section III

Question 16 (a)

Criteria Marks
• Demonstrates detailed understanding of the importance of training
opportunities for a worker in the multimedia industry 5
• Uses an appropriate example
• Demonstrates some understanding of the importance of training
opportunities for a worker in the multimedia industry 3–4
• Uses an appropriate example
• Indicates how training impacts on a worker 1–2

Sample answer:
If a worker engages in training opportunities this will present positive future opportunities.
Training opportunities are increasingly available for the focus industry worker. Training
opportunities may include a small onsite two-hour demonstration, a full day workshop, a
TAFE course or an online university course.
These training opportunities allow workers to accelerate themselves in a leadership and
management position, which provides them with an increased salary that would allow a
greater amount on the leisure spending.
For example: a timber industry worker may complete a project management course one night
a week for six months at a training institution. On completion of this course, this would
indicate to the employer that the worker is dedicated and committed to being promoted to
project management, which attracts a higher salary. Perhaps this qualification is an industry
requirement for being promoted to project management, the effect of this would allow the
worker to be promoted as a ‘fill in’ for this position if the need arose in the short term,
thereby the worker gains experience in this position.
For example: if a multimedia worker was given the opportunity to train in software design by
the employee, this would indicate a positive opportunity for a number of reasons. First of all
such an opportunity would allow the worker free training and possibly some work time to
study in. Secondly it would suggest that if the worker completed the training, the employer
would wish to retrain the worker adding security to their position. Training in software design
is valuable in the multimedia industry and therefore the effect would suggest higher salary as
well.

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Question 16 (b)

Criteria Marks
• Provides a detailed analysis of the effect of the technical factors and
detailed implications for the efficiency of production in the multimedia
industry 10
• Provides a logical and cohesive response that include industry terminology
and specific industry examples
• Provides an analysis of the effect of the technical factors and implications
for the efficiency of production in the multimedia industry
8–9
• Provides a logical response that includes industry terminology and
industry examples
• Provides some explanation of the technical factors and the implications for
the efficiency of production in the multimedia industry
5–7
• Provides a response that includes industry terminology and industry
examples
• Attempts to provide some explanation of technical factor(s) and the effect
they have on production 3–4
• Communicates information using industry example(s)
• Provides some relevant information of technical factor(s) or production 1–2

This question requires the candidate to draw out and relate how components of technical
factors affect/have implications for the efficiency of production.

Answers could include:

• CAM > waste minimisation > minimise effects on the environment
• Robots > WHS > healthier workforce / less sick leave
• Mass production > labour costs > 24/7 production without any overtime costs
• Mechanism (mechanical engineering) > production rate / quality control > more units per
hour / all at required minimum standard
• Mechanisation
• Automation
• Specialisation
• New emerging technologies.

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2017 HSC Industrial Technology

Multimedia Technologies
Mapping Grid

Section I
Question Marks Content Syllabus outcomes
1 1 Multimedia elements H4.3
2 1 Multimedia elements H1.2
3 1 World wide web H4.3
4 1 Intellectual property and ethics H4.2
5 1 Multimedia elements H4.3
6 1 Multimedia elements H1.2
7 1 World wide web H4.3
8 1 Multimedia elements H4.3
9 1 Multimedia elements H4.3
10 1 Multimedia elements H4.3

Section II
Question Marks Content Syllabus outcomes
11 1 Multimedia elements H1.2
12 2 World wide web H1.2
13 3 Multimedia elements H1.2
14 4 Multimedia elements H1.2
15 5 Multimedia elements H1.2, H4.3

Section III
Question Marks Content Syllabus outcomes
16 (a) 5 Personnel issues H1.1, H7.1
16 (b) 10 Technical considerations H1.2, H2.1, H6.2, H7.2

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