Compression Standard Interview Question:

Can you explain what is file compression and why is it necessary to compress files?

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- File compression is a process to reduce the disk space to store that file.

- File compression enables data to be transferred quickly.

- Disk space needed on internet servers is reduced. This allows the servers to store more files / information with less disk space.

- File compression reduces the amount of time on internet to upload or download a file.

- Compression hides data so that not all computers can read the information stored.

- File compression is a mandatory preference for some of the internet servers to transfer files.
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