Handling Large Blobs easy
Which type of compression allows you to reduce file size significantly but loses some original quality (e.g., removing invisible colors)?
- A Lossy Compression (e.g., JPEG, MP3)
- B Lossless Compression (e.g., ZIP, PNG)
- C Encryption
- D Hashing
Answer: A. Lossy Compression (e.g., JPEG, MP3)
For media delivery (Netflix, Instagram), Lossy is preferred to save bandwidth. For medical imaging or backups, Lossless is mandatory.
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