FC0-U71 Tech Concepts and Terminology Practice Question
A file is compressed using a lossless algorithm. Which of the following file types is most likely the result?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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PNG
PNG uses lossless compression. JPEG is lossy. MP3 is lossy audio. ZIP is a lossless archive format. The question asks for a file type (not archive).
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Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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MP3
Why it's wrong here
MP3 is lossy audio.
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JPEG
Why it's wrong here
JPEG uses lossy compression.
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PNG
Why this is correct
PNG uses lossless compression.
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ZIP
Why it's wrong here
ZIP is an archive format, not a file type for images.
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Variation 1. Which file extension typically indicates a compressed archive in Windows?
easy- A..docx
- B..jpg
- C..mp4
- ✓ D..zip
Why D: .zip is the standard archive format for compression. .docx is Word document, .jpg is image, .mp4 is video.
Variation 2. Which of the following file extensions is associated with a compressed archive file?
easy- A..exe
- ✓ B..zip
- C..jpg
- D..docx
Why B: .zip is a common compressed archive format.
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