Data Compression for the Web

1. Name two programs used for file compression.

Two programs that ae able to compress files include WinZip or Stuffit.

2. What name is given to the file compression method that looks for redundant patterns? Why can’t music be compressed efficiently with this type of  compression technique?

The term redundancy is given to the file compression method that looks for redundant patterns. This method is not effective with music as this method replaces words. However the instrumental, which takes up most of the size cannot be compressed and therefore this technique is not effective with with music.

3. What method of compression is most suited to graphics and music files?

The method for compressing graphics and music files used is lossy or lossless compression.

4. Name compressed file formats for the following media; music, still graphics, audio and video.