COMPUTER SOFTWARE
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Question
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It is a process that shrinks files so that less disk space is occupied.
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Compression
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Compiler
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Interpreter
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: The process is of reducing file size is called Compression. It is commonly done using software like win rar, 7-zip etc.
Detailed explanation-2: -Therefore, we use compression tools to compress big files and decrease their size. The format of the files changes while compressing and we cannot access or edit them directly. Besides, we can easily decompress the file and get the original file back. Examples are WinZip, WinRAR, WinAce, PeaZip, 7-Zip, etc.
Detailed explanation-3: -Compression is performed by a program that uses a formula or algorithm to determine how to shrink the size of the data.
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