Question 20 of 50

Multimedia

True or False: Subtitles and captions are interchangeable terms for the same thing.

Incorrect

Subtitles are meant for translating audio in a language that the audience does not understand, whereas captions must describe all dialog as well as important, non-obvious sounds, such as a door slamming off-screen or a dog barking in the background.

Correct

Subtitles are meant for translating audio in a language that the audience does not understand, whereas captions must describe all dialog as well as important, non-obvious sounds, such as a door slamming off-screen or a dog barking in the background.