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Data Compression Quiz AP

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main goal of data compression?

a)

To delete unnecessary files

b)

To reduce file size and save storage space

c)

To increase processor speed

d)

To convert files into images

2.

Which of the following is an example of lossless compression?

a)

JPEG

b)

MP3

c)

PNG

d)

MP4

3.

Which of the following is an example of lossy compression?

a)

ZIP file

b)

GIF

c)

MP3 audio

d)

PNG image

4.

Lossless compression allows:

a)

Smaller file size but lower quality

b)

Permanent removal of data

c)

Exact reconstruction of original data

d)

Encryption of data for security

5.

Lossy compression is best suited for:

a)

Text documents

b)

Images, audio, or video where small details can be removed

c)

Source code

d)

Database files

6.

A ZIP file is typically used because:

a)

It improves image quality

b)

It provides lossless compression of multiple files

c)

It converts files to a different format

d)

It speeds up the CPU

7.

Which of the following is a trade-off in data compression?

a)

Storage space vs. computation power

b)

File size vs. keyboard speed

c)

Sound quality vs. battery life

d)

Internet vs. RAM

8.

Which file type is most likely to use lossy compression?

a)

.txt

b)

.jpg

c)

.zip

d)

.png

9.

Why is lossy compression often used for streaming video?

a)

It perfectly restores every frame of the video

b)

It removes important details

c)

It reduces bandwidth by discarding unnoticeable data

d)

It encrypts the video for security

10.

If you compress an essay using a ZIP program, what kind of compression is being used?

a)

Lossy compression

b)

Lossless compression

c)

Hybrid compression

d)

No compression