Files and sounds Flashcards
1
Q
What is a bandwidth
A
A bandwidth is a measure of how quickly data can be downloaded
2
Q
What is a sample
A
A sample is a small piece of information
3
Q
What is the sample rate
A
Sample rate is the number of samples recorded per second measured in Hz
4
Q
What are the two types of compression
A
Lossy compression: Reducing the size of a file by 90%. The data removed is lost. The quality of the file is reduced
Lossless compression: Reducing the size of a file by removing data. It can be restored to its original format and the quality is not affected
