Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Data Representation (Section 12 - No. 9)
What is the primary reason for compressing files before transmitting them over a network?
To increase the security of the data.
To make the file easier to read.
To reduce the time it takes to transfer the file.
To increase the file's resolution.
Explicación
Compressing files reduces their size, which speeds up transmission times.