2.6 - Encoding and Compression
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Practice Questions
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What is compression?
💡 Hint: Think about what it means to make something smaller.
Give an example of lossy compression.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to music files when they are made smaller.
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What is the primary purpose of compression?
💡 Hint: Think about how computers need to save space.
True or False: Lossy compression can perfectly reconstruct the original file.
💡 Hint: Recall the characteristics of lossy compression.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a scenario where a streaming service is choosing whether to implement lossy or lossless audio compression. List the pros and cons of both types in this context.
💡 Hint: Think about user experience and data costs.
You have a document that needs to be sent over the internet. Discuss how compression options differ and which to choose based on the document's need for quality.
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of maintaining originality in sensitive content.
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