Image and Video File Formats Quiz

Which image file format is known for its uncompressed nature and 24-bit colour depth, making it suitable for storing photos with high-quality but large file sizes?

• JPG

• GIF

• PNG

• BMP

What type of compression does the JPG file format use, resulting in smaller file sizes but reduced quality, which cannot be restored to its original state?

• Lossless compression

• Lossy compression

• No compression

• Dynamic compression

Which image file format uses lossless compression, has an 8-bit color depth allowing 256 colors, and is suitable for simple graphics and logos on the web?

• BMP

• PNG

• JPG

• GIF

Which image file format has the capability to store transparency and is commonly used for complex images that require transparency on the web?

• JPG

• BMP

• PNG

• GIF

What distinguishes SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) from other image file formats mentioned?

• It is suitable for storing high-quality photos.

• It uses lossy compression for smaller file sizes.

• It stores images as shapes based on mathematical statements, allowing resizing without pixelation.

• It has a 24-bit color depth for displaying millions of colors.

Which video file format is known for its high quality but large file sizes, making it less suitable for sharing videos online due to limited compression?

• MKV

• MP4

• MOV

• AVI

Among the video file types mentioned, which format is widely recommended for uploading videos to platforms like Vimeo and YouTube due to its good quality-to-file size ratio and compatibility?

• MKV

• MOV

• MP4

• AVI

Which video file format is suitable for internet streaming, has good quality to file size, but has limited compatibility with some media players, especially on mobile devices?

• AVI

• MP4

• MKV

• MOV

Which video file format is specifically known for its ultra-HD video output, excellent compression features, but has compatibility issues with certain media players and devices?

• MP4

• MOV

• AVI

• MKV

What aspect of file types significantly affects their compatibility, file size, and quality in both images and videos?

• File size
• Compression Type

• Colour depth

• File Extension