COMPUTER SOFTWARE
UTILITY PROGRAMS
Question
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Zipped files do not have any file extensions such as .zip extension
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Compressed files are uncompressed, or unzipped, and restored to their original form
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -A file compression utility shrinks the size of a file(s), thus taking up less storage space than the original file. Zipped files are compressed files with a . zip extension.
Detailed explanation-2: -How File Compression Works: Lossy Compression. Lossy compression reduces file size by removing unnecessary bits of information. It’s most common in image, video, and audio formats, where a perfect representation of the source media isn’t necessary.
Detailed explanation-3: -A file compression utility or tool is a software solution used to compress and decompress different file types. Many operating systems come with tools for compressing and decompressing files.
Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: The process is of reducing file size is called Compression. It is commonly done using software like win rar, 7-zip etc.