File types Flashcards
1
Q
What is lossy compression
A
When an audio file is compressed and the quality of the file is lost
2
Q
Identify 2 examples of lossy file types
A
mp3 and AAC
3
Q
Identify an advantage of lossy file types
A
Smaller files so less storage space is taken up
4
Q
Identify a disadvantage of lossy file types
A
Sound quality is lower
5
Q
What is lossless compression
A
When an audio file is compressed and the quality of the file does not decrease
6
Q
Identify an example of a lossless audio format
A
WAV
7
Q
Identify an advantage of a lossless audio format
A
Higher sound quality
8
Q
Identify a disadvantage of a lossless audio format
A
Larger file so takes up more storage space
9
Q
Place AAC, WAV, mp3 in order of sound quality from lowest to highest
A
mp3, AAC, WAV
