Review Questions

1:What are two popular compressed digital storage formats for audio signals?
A1: Answer: MP3 and WMA are digital storage formats for audio files that significantly reduce the information required to store the audio information. Windows XP Media Player can convert CDs with CDA uncompressed audio tracks into WMA and (with an extra cost add-in software) into MP3 files for subsequent playback.
2:What are the three components that differentiate a multimedia entertainment PC from any other home PC?
A2: Answer: The graphics card that makes TV viewing possible, the large-screen monitor that makes TV viewing pleasurable, and the sound card that delivers 5.1 sound for DVD playback.
3:What type of networking makes the most sense for a home ...

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