Description of basic features and structures of vector graphic file types, including methods used to implement common attributes listed above for these file types:
- SVG
- VRML/WRL
Continue reading FAQ – Object Oriented Image File Types in Multimedia
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FAQ – Top-down design with stepwise refinement
Description and exemplification of top-down design and stepwise refinement
Continue reading FAQ – Top-down design with stepwise refinement
SQA Computing Higher Past Paper Marking Instructions
I have merged the Marking Instructions from 2007 to 2011 into one file, I have removed the extra section 3s. You will need your Glow username and password to access them.
Using adobe acrobat you will be able to search for keywords and find both the questions and answers for them. A little bit of self control will be required so you don’t read the answer before answering the questions, but I am sure you can manage that.
How did you get on with converting questions into flash cards?
FAQ – Dry Run / Structured Walk Through
Explanation of the importance of each stage of the development process
- testing
Last minute revision
I have added Greenfauld’s revision site to the list of other school resources. I like the powerpoints, you can download these and convert them to GIF or JPG for viewing on a smartphone or tablet. They are also on as HTML pages but some of the graphics are not displaying correctly
FAQ – Acceptance Testing (Beta Testing)
Explanation of the importance of each stage of the development process
- testing
Questions from arrangements
Here are a couple of questions I got via email.
What are subroutines and subprograms?
This is another name for procedures
What is the need for documentation during the development process?
look up ADITDEM in the software development notes.
And what is CASE?
You might know it as select case.
FAQ – Language Types
Description and comparison of
- procedural
- declarative
- event-driven languages
FAQ – Audio Compression
Simple description of the techniques used within each file for compression and data storage, including:
- RAW (PCM)
- RIFF (ADPCM) (including WAV)
- MP3 (description of factors involved)
FAQ – sound related terms
Explanation of the following sound related terms:
fade clipping stereo surround sound
