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Video Compression & File Format

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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1.

Which of the following is a reason why video compression is necessary?

a)

To increase file size

b)

To reduce file size

c)

To increase video quality

d)

To slow down video playback

2.

Which of the following is NOT a method for compressing video files?

a)

Reducing resolution

b)

Increasing frame rate

c)

Reducing color depth

d)

Reducing bit rate

3.

What are some ways to compress digital video files?

a)

By increasing resolution and color depth

b)

By reducing resolution or frame rate

c)

By adding more frames per second

d)

By converting video to audio

4.

Which of the following best describes the ideal goal of video compression?

a)

Maximizing data rate regardless of quality

b)

Balancing data rate and maintaining quality

c)

Reducing color depth only

d)

Increasing frame rate only

5.

How does lowering the video resolution affect the file size?

a)

It increases the file size

b)

It has no effect on file size

c)

It reduces the file size

d)

It improves color depth

6.

What is the effect of reducing frame rate and color depth in video compression?

a)

Larger files

b)

Smaller files

c)

No change in file size

d)

Higher resolution

7.

If a video is changed from 12-bit color depth to 8-bit color depth, what is the likely result?

a)

The file size increases

b)

The file size decreases

c)

The frame rate increases

d)

The resolution increases

8.

What is a CODEC in the context of video compression?

a)

A technique for compressing and decompressing video files

b)

A technique to play videos through streaming

c)

A video editing software and technology for compression

d)

A video player that stores video files efficiently

9.

What does the acronym CODEC stand for in video compression technology?

a)

Compression/Decompression

b)

Coding/Decoding

c)

Computer/Device

d)

Communication/Device

10.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of hardware-based compression?

a)

Faster processing

b)

Does not rely on computer CPU power

c)

High-quality output

d)

Low cost

11.

Which of the following is an advantage of software-based compression?

a)

More expensive

b)

Cheaper

c)

Requires specialized hardware

d)

Slower processing

12.

What is a disadvantage of software-based compression?

a)

Faster processing

b)

Higher quality than hardware-based compression

c)

Slower processing (relies on computer CPU)

d)

Requires less memory

13.

What are the two main types of compression?

a)

Digital and Analog Compression

b)

Lossless and Lossy Compression

c)

Hardware and Software Compression

d)

Fast and Slow Compression

14.

Which of the following is a type of compression that reduces file size without losing any data?

a)

Lossless Compression

b)

Lossy Compression

c)

Encrypted Compression

d)

Fragmented Compression

15.

What is a disadvantage of lossless compression compared to lossy compression?

a)

Larger file sizes.

b)

File size is highly reduced.

c)

Faster loading time.

d)

Irreversible compression.

16.

What does lossy compression do to a file?

a)

Reduces file size by permanently removing some data.

b)

Retains 100% of the original quality.

c)

Slower to process and less efficient for streaming.

d)

Suitable for professional video editing.

17.

Which of the following is an advantage of lossy compression?

a)

No quality loss

b)

Significantly smaller file sizes

c)

Suitable for professional editing

d)

Requires more storage and bandwidth

18.

What is a disadvantage of using lossy compression for multimedia files?

a)

Larger file sizes

b)

No quality loss

c)

Some loss of quality

d)

Ideal for professional archiving

19.

Which digital video file format was developed by Apple to support playback on the QuickTime player?

a)

MOV

b)

FLV

c)

AVCHD

d)

MKV

20.

Modern platforms like YouTube and Netflix primarily use which video file format for streaming?

a)

MP4

b)

MOV

c)

FLV

d)

AVCHD