COMPUTER NETWORKING

MULTIMEDIA AND QUALITY OF SERVICE

COMPRESSION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
File compression is used to ____
A
make file sizes smaller
B
stop people pirating music
C
to prevent files being edited
D
annoy people
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -File compression is a data compression method in which the logical size of a file is reduced to save disk space for easier and faster transmission over a network or the Internet. It enables the creation of a version of one or more files with the same data at a size substantially smaller than the original file.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lossy compression reduces an image file size by permanently removing less critical information, particularly redundant data. Lossy compression can significantly reduce file size, but it can also reduce image quality to the point of distortion, especially if the image is overly compressed.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ways to Reduce File Size. As you assemble your thesis, the size of the document may become increasingly difficult to manage. Use Styles to Format Your Thesis. Insert Images instead of Using Copy + Paste. Compress Images. Save Images at a Lower Resolution. Crop White Space from around Images. Reduce the Size of Your PDF File.

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