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How does compression help reduce bandwidth when sending files over the internet?

easy📝 Conceptual Q2 of 15
Linux CLI - Archiving and Compression
How does compression help reduce bandwidth when sending files over the internet?
ABy splitting files into multiple parts
BBy encrypting files for security
CBy changing file extensions to shorter names
DBy making files smaller, less data is sent
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand bandwidth usage

    Bandwidth is the amount of data sent over a network.

  2. Step 2: Effect of compression on bandwidth

    Smaller files mean less data to send, so bandwidth usage decreases.

  3. Final Answer:

    By making files smaller, less data is sent -> Option D

  4. Quick Check:

    Compression reduces bandwidth by shrinking data size = C [OK]
Quick Trick: Smaller files use less bandwidth when sent [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing compression with encryption
  • Thinking splitting files reduces bandwidth
  • Believing file extension affects bandwidth

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