Lossy and Lossless Compression

Question 1

What is compression?

Answer 1

It is the process used to reduce the size pf a file in order for the data to be transferred through the internet efficiently.

Question 2

What is lossy compression?

Answer 2

It is when a file gets compressed into a smaller size and some content will get discarded.

Question 3

What is Lossless compression?

Answer 3

It is the compression of a file to make it smaller in size and the content of the file are kept and not lost after being compressed.

Question 4

What are some advantages of lossy compression?

Answer 4

1. Greatly reduces the file size
2. Suitable for media streaming when data loss is acceptable

Question 5

What are some disadvantages pf lossy compression?

Answer 5

1. Irreversible loss of quality.
2. Not suitable for text or archival storage.

Question 6

What are some advantages pf lossless compression?

Answer 6

1. It maintains original data.
2. Best for text and data that requires integrity.

Question 7

What are some disadvantages pf lossless compression?

Answer 7

1. Larger file size than lossy compression.
2. Requires high bandwidth when streaming.