Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - Streaming

What is streaming?

• Listening to music offline

• Saving a copy of the streamed file on the device

• Playback of media over the Internet while progressively downloading

• Downloading a file directly

Which devices can media be streamed to?

• Only computers

• Only mobile devices

• Computers, mobile devices, and dedicated streaming devices

• Only smart TVs

What is 'live streaming'?

• Streaming content from one device to another

• Streaming content on demand

• Streaming content across a local network

• Streaming content live as it is produced

Why do streaming services use compression?

• To increase bandwidth usage

• To retain multiple copies of files

• To optimize the size of streaming media and save on bandwidth usage

• To reduce the quality of the content

Which audio codec is commonly used for streaming?

• MP3

• WAV

• OGG

• FLAC

Which video codec is commonly used for streaming?

• H.264

• WMV

• MPEG-2

• DivX

How are video and audio streams sent across the Internet?

• Using email attachments

• Using HTTP

• Using specialized application protocols designed for streaming media

• Using FTP

What is the purpose of encoding files at different bitrates?

• To limit the number of viewers

• To increase buffering time

• To decrease the quality of the content

• To deliver the best version based on Internet speed

Which transport protocol is commonly used for streaming media?

• FTP

• HTTP

• UDP

• TCP

What is the role of dedicated streaming devices like Apple TV or Amazon Fire Stick?

• To connect to smart refrigerators

• To stream content to computers only

• To download files directly

• To connect to a TV and stream media