1.2.5 Compression -cs-new

What does it mean to compress a file?

• To encrypt the file

• To delete the file

• To duplicate the file

• To make its size smaller

Which type of compression permanently removes data?

• Secure compression

• Lossy compression

• Lossless compression

• Temporary compression

What is a benefit of file compression?

• Files lose data automatically

• Files increase in size

• Files become more secure

• Files take up less storage space

Which type of compression should be used for a Microsoft Word document to ensure no data is lost?

• Lossless compression

• Lossy compression

• Modular compression

• Linear compression

What is NOT a benefit of compressing files?

• Faster read and write operations

• Less storage space used

• Quicker file transfer

• Increased file security

Which type of files is lossless compression NOT typically used for?

• Executable files

• Images for web use

• Software programs

• Word documents

What happens to a file compressed with lossy compression?

• It can never return to its original form

• It increases in size

• It becomes encrypted

• It duplicates itself