File Compression

What is the primary purpose of file compression?

• To enhance the quality of files

• To create more files

• To reduce the size of files making them more manageable

• To increase the speed of the computer

What analogy is used to explain the concept of compression?

• Packing groceries into a bag

• Squeezing a tube of toothpaste

• Compressing a large parcel into a small envelope

• Folding clothes to fit into a suitcase

What are the two different types of compression mentioned?

• Temporary and Permanent

• Static and Dynamic

• Binary and Decimal

• Lossy and Lossless

Which type of compression eliminates some data permanently?

• Lossy Compression

• Binary Compression

• Dynamic Compression

• Lossless Compression

What is a drawback of lossy compression?

• It increases file size

• It makes files impossible to open

• It reduces file quality and cannot be restored to original quality

• It only works on text files

Which file format is an example of lossless compression?

• GIF

• PNG

• MP3

• JPEG