COMPUTER NETWORKING

MULTIMEDIA AND QUALITY OF SERVICE

COMPRESSION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why do we compress data on computers? (Multiple Answers)
A
Makes audio and video files suitable for streaming
B
Increases the size of data and therefore makes it easier to send over the internet.
C
Uses less bandwidth when the files are being downloaded.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The main advantages of compression are reductions in storage hardware, data transmission time, and communication bandwidth. This can result in significant cost savings. Compressed files require significantly less storage capacity than uncompressed files, meaning a significant decrease in expenses for storage.

Detailed explanation-2: -In summary, compression of data is often necessary when transmitting across a network to reduce bandwidth requirements, improve transmission speeds, reduce storage requirements, and reduce costs.

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