Year 10

Lossy and Lossless Compression:

Reference: https://www.adobe.com/uk/creativecloud/photography/discover/lossy-vs-lossless.html

Analysis of the Quiz Questions and Answers:

1. According to the text, what is the main difference between lossy and lossless compression?
a) Lossy compression reduces file size more than lossless compression.
b) Lossless compression maintains more image quality than lossy compression.
c) Lossy compression is only suitable for text files, while lossless compression is used for images.
d) Lossless compression is faster than lossy compression.

2. Why is lossy compression often used for web images?

a) Lossy compression provides higher image quality for web images.
b) Lossy compression allows for faster image loading on web pages.
c) Lossy compression is more suitable for printing images.
d) Lossy compression reduces the risk of image distortion during file transfers.

3. What is an advantage of using lossless compression for archiving photographs?

a) Lossless compression reduces file size significantly.
b) Lossless compression ensures the highest image quality.
c) Lossless compression allows for faster image editing.
d) Lossless compression is compatible with all image file formats.

4. In the context of the text, what does the term "artifact" mean?
a) A piece of historical artwork.
b) A digital file format used for image compression.
c) A characteristic or distortion in an image caused by compression.
d) A lossy compression technique.

5. According to the text, what happens to the image quality when using lossy compression?
a) The image quality remains unchanged.
b) The image quality improves.
c) The image quality degrades.
d) The image quality becomes sharper.

6. How does lossy compression achieve smaller file sizes?

a) By removing certain image details and information.
b) By adding extra layers of compression to the image.
c) By converting the image to a different file format.
d) By increasing the resolution of the image.

7. What is the purpose of the "JPEG" file format mentioned in the text?
a) To provide lossless compression for images.
b) To allow for lossy compression of text files.
c) To maintain the highest image quality possible.
d) To reduce the file size of images while preserving acceptable image quality.

8. What is the primary disadvantage of using lossless compression?

a) Lossless compression results in lower image quality.
b) Lossless compression requires more storage space.
c) Lossless compression is slower than lossy compression.
d) Lossless compression is not compatible with common image file formats.

9. Which type of compression would be most suitable for a photographer who wants to share high-quality
images online?
a) Lossy compression
b) Lossless compression
c) No compression
d) Vector compression

10. How does the text define "compression"?

a) The process of reducing the physical size of an image file.
b) The act of converting an image to a different file format.
c) The technique used to enhance image quality.
d) The process of removing image artifacts.