compression

• What does data take up when stored on a computing device?

  Storage space
• How do larger files affect upload and download times?

  Larger files take longer to upload and download
• What are compression techniques used for?

  • To reduce the size of a file
  • To store files using less space
  • To transmit files more quickly over the Internet
• Why would someone use compression techniques when dealing with files?

  To store files using less space or transmit them more quickly
• What is the relationship between file size and storage requirements?

  Larger files require more storage space