Compression Methods Quiz

What is the main purpose of file compression?

• Improve file quality

• Speed up file transfer

• Reduce file size

• Increase file size

What is the goal of making best use of available bandwidth when transmitting data?

What are the two different methods of file compression?

• Lossy and lossful

• Lossy and lossless

• Lossful and lossless

• Lossful and lossy

What is the main difference between lossy and lossless compression?

• Lossless sacrifices quality for file size, lossy does not

• Lossy sacrifices quality for file size, lossless does not

• Lossless reduces file size more than lossy

• Lossy reduces file size more than lossless

Which type of compression is suitable for images, audio, and video?

• Both lossy and lossless

• Lossless compression

• Lossy compression

• Neither lossy nor lossless

What is the main drawback of lossy compression?

• Reduces file size too much

• Sacrifices quality for file size

• Does not reduce file size enough

• Cannot be used for multimedia files

Which type of compression is ideal for vector style images like cartoons and logos?

• Lossy compression

• Both lossy and lossless

• Lossless compression

• Neither lossy nor lossless

What type of files must not lose any data during the compression process?

What is the main advantage of lossless compression for executable program files and text-based documents?

• Sacrifices quality for file size

• Reduces file size significantly

• None of the original data is lost

• Can be used for multimedia files

Which type of compression slightly reduces the quality but significantly reduces the file size?

• Neither lossy nor lossless

• Lossless compression

• Lossy compression

• Both lossy and lossless