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Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Computer Science practice

Which of the following is a primary reason for the need for data compression?

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Data storage and compression

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Which of the following is a primary reason for the need for data compression?.

  1. A.To enhance the security of data during transmission.
  2. B.To increase the processing speed of a computer's CPU.
  3. C.To reduce the amount of storage space files occupy.
  4. D.To make data easier to read for human users.

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