NSW Education Standards Authority

2020 HSC Industrial Technology

Multimedia Technologies
Marking Guidelines

Section I

Multiple-choice Answer Key

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

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Section II

Question 11

Criteria Marks
• Correctly identifies RTSP 1

Sample answer:
Real Time Streaming Protocol.

Question 12
Criteria Marks
• Sketches in general terms motion capture technology 2
• Provides some relevant information 1

Sample answer:
Optical systems track markers on the actor to record their movements or features in 3D.
Computers then assemble the data to approximate the character’s movements.

Question 13
Criteria Marks
• Correctly calculates the cost of consumables 3
• Calculates the cost with minor errors 2
• Provides a relevant calculation 1

Sample answer:

Item Cost per item Number required Cost

Paper (ream) $25.00 30 750.00

Black toner $45.00 7.5 round up to 8 360.00

Colour toner $65.00 23.07 round up to 24 1560.00

Total cost 2670.00

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Question 14
Criteria Marks
• Provides a description of how MP4 file sizes can be reduced 4
• Outlines feature(s) of file size reduction 2–3
• Identifies some relevant information regarding file size reduction 1

Sample answer:
You can convert to a smaller sized format such as WMV. This could be done by opening the
original file within Windows Media Player, and saving the file with a different file extension,
thus reducing the file size.

You could trim unwanted parts of the video by using video editing software which would also
reduce the file size.

Answers could include:

FLV program will also compress MP4 in the same manner as it is a smaller file format.
Changing the bit rate causes less information to be stored, causing a reduction in file size.
Changing the file image resolution and the frame rate also reduce the size of the saved file.
Use proprietary software to reduce file size, such as Windows Movie Maker, iMovie etc.
There are also online apps that will reduce the size of your files, but may involve a fee for
service.

Question 15
Criteria Marks
• Comprehensively describes features of an effective homepage 5
• Describes some features of an effective homepage 4
• Describes one features of an effective homepage and outlines another 3
• Outlines some features of an effective homepage 2
• Provides some relevant information 1

Sample answer:
A company needs links to all of its services to be present on the homepage of its website.
The homepage should include a clear logo, identifying the business. There should be a
headline announcing the company’s name and purpose including address and contact
details. A site map, to allow the user to easily navigate around the site including return links
to the homepage. It should also include photos or graphics illustrating the purpose of the
company. There should be a search function working within the site allowing the user to
locate specific information.

Answers could include:

Content blocks with links to things about the company.

Social proof such as testimonials about the company.

May also feature special offers or subscriptions for visitors to the site.

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Section III

Question 16 (a)
Criteria Marks
• Provides comprehensive understanding of the characteristics and
features of environmental factors that need to be considered when 5
selecting a new site for the company
• Provides a sound understanding of the characteristics and features of
environmental factors that need to be considered when selecting a new 4
site
• Sketches in general terms environmental factors that need to be
considered when selecting a new site
3
OR
• Provides characteristics and features of one environmental factor
• Shows some understanding of environmental factors that need to be
2
considered when selecting a new site
• Provides some relevant information 1

Sample answer:
The company needs to consider how the location of its operation will affect endangered
species. For example, if an Environmental Impact Statement were to highlight a negative
impact on endangered species, the business may need to be relocated or strategies
implemented that minimise its impact on the endangered species.

Transportation also needs to be considered. For example, receiving raw materials and
distributing finished products to market would require access to arterial roads, rail,
air/seaports. Being in close proximity to such distribution networks reduces the impact on the
environment. Personal and public transport should also provide efficient access to a
workforce. Fewer cars on the road means fewer emissions.

Answers could include:

• Alternative resources: • Location:

– power – land costs and availability
– materials – transportation facilities
– processes – workforce
– limitations. – impact on surrounding population
• Recycling and reusing – resource availability
• Waste management and minimisation – geographical factors
• Pollution – waste management
• Sustainable development – environmental studies.
• Rehabilitation of commercial sites
• Legislative requirements:
– local
– state
– federal.

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Question 16 (b)
Criteria Marks
• Provides detailed strategies the company could implement to minimise its
9–10
continuing environmental impact and provides points for and/or against
• Provides sound strategies the company could implement to minimise its
7–8
continuing environmental impact and provides points for and/or against
• Describes some strategies the company could implement to minimise its
continuing environmental impact
OR 5–6
• Identifies a strategy the company could implement to minimise its
continuing environmental impact and provides points for and/or against
• Outlines strategies the company could implement to minimise its continuing
3–4
environmental impact
• Provides some relevant information 1–2

Answers could include:

• Recycling
• ‘Green’ energy
• Use of off peak electricity
• Paperless office
• Use alternative resources
• Look for power-saving alternatives like LED light bulbs, motion-sensing to control lighting,
LED computer monitors etc
• Prioritise buying or replacing equipment and appliances with their better energy rating
alternatives.

The company must develop an environmental policy to show its commitment to the
regulations, laws as well as other policy mechanisms that are concerned with environmental
issues. Environmental policy affects businesses because the law impels organisations to
change their operational procedures and equipment – which can cost businesses a lot of
money – in order to meet those standards.

Companies must consider using fuel saving measures – power supply for machines, fuel for
trucks, routes taken by trucks, operations at night near communities.

Collecting of old products from roadsides and communities – scheme for metal buy back,
recycling bins in communities for dumping unwanted metal to be collected.

Use of solar energy, use of batteries to store extra solar power to be used at night. Reduce
carbon footprint.

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2020 HSC Industrial Technology

Multimedia Technologies
Mapping Grid
Section I

Question Marks Content Syllabus outcomes

1 1 Multimedia elements – text H5.1

2 1 World Wide Web – text H1.2
3 1 Multimedia elements – graphics H4.3
4 1 Multimedia elements – video H1.2
5 1 Multimedia elements – graphics H1.2
6 1 Multimedia elements – graphics H4.3
7 1 Intellectual property and ethics H7.1
8 1 Multimedia elements – animation H1.2
9 1 Multimedia elements – text H5.1
10 1 World Wide Web – video H1.2, H4.3

Section II

Question Marks Content Syllabus outcomes

11 1 World Wide Web – video H5.1

12 2 Multimedia element H5.1
13 3 Key competencies – problem solving H3.2, H5.2
14 4 World wide web H3.2, H4.3
15 5 World wide web H4.3, H5.1

Section III

Question Marks Content Syllabus outcomes

16 (a) 5 Environmental and sociological considerations H1.2, H5.1, H7.1, H7.2

16 (b) 10 Environmental and sociological considerations H1.2, H5.1, H7.1, H7.2

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