COMPUTER NETWORKING

MULTIMEDIA AND QUALITY OF SERVICE

COMPRESSION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Select the advantages for lossless compression
A
Makes the file much smaller
B
Will send quicker
C
A very simple algorithm
D
The quality will not be affected much
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -With lossless compression the file data is restored and rebuilt in its original form after decompression, enabling the image to take up less space without any discernible loss in picture quality. No data is lost and as the process can be reversed, it’s also known as reversible compression.

Detailed explanation-2: -Advantages: No loss of quality, large decreases in file size. Disadvantages: Less browser support, slightly larger file sizes than lossy.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lossless compression is fully reversible, meaning the original file can be recreated bit for bit.

Detailed explanation-4: -A Lossless compression reduces the size of the digital file without affecting the sound quality. You get the same sound quality as the original source, but it takes up less storage space on a CD, DVD, Blu-ray, hard drive or portable device.

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