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What is the purpose of data compression in bit streaming?
What is the purpose of data compression in bit streaming?
- To decrease the size of large files for easier transmission. (correct)
- To prevent buffering issues during streaming.
- To increase the data transfer rate over a network.
- To increase the size of files for better quality during transmission.
Why is buffering necessary for smooth playback of media files in bit streaming?
Why is buffering necessary for smooth playback of media files in bit streaming?
- To prevent data loss during transmission.
- To ensure a constant flow of data to the media player. (correct)
- To make the file sizes smaller for easier transmission.
- To allow the server to send data faster than the media player can receive it.
How does a larger buffer impact the control over bit rate being sent to the media player?
How does a larger buffer impact the control over bit rate being sent to the media player?
- It decreases the data transfer rate to the media player.
- It gives better control over the bit rate sent to the media player. (correct)
- It increases the likelihood of data loss during transmission.
- It slows down the overall transmission speed.
What is the significance of a 'high water mark' and 'low water mark' in bit streaming?
What is the significance of a 'high water mark' and 'low water mark' in bit streaming?
What distinguishes real-time streaming from on-demand streaming in bit streaming?
What distinguishes real-time streaming from on-demand streaming in bit streaming?
Why does bit streaming provide piracy protection according to the text?
Why does bit streaming provide piracy protection according to the text?
What is the main difference between on-demand streaming and real-time streaming?
What is the main difference between on-demand streaming and real-time streaming?
What is the purpose of encoding digital files in bit streaming?
What is the purpose of encoding digital files in bit streaming?
In the context of network strategies, what distinguishes a Peer-to-Peer (P2P) network from a Client-Server network?
In the context of network strategies, what distinguishes a Peer-to-Peer (P2P) network from a Client-Server network?
Which network type allows for more interactive control over streamed content like pausing and rewinding?
Which network type allows for more interactive control over streamed content like pausing and rewinding?
What characteristic of real-time streaming makes it different from on-demand streaming in terms of user control?
What characteristic of real-time streaming makes it different from on-demand streaming in terms of user control?
How does bit streaming contribute to ensuring smooth delivery of video/music files over a network?
How does bit streaming contribute to ensuring smooth delivery of video/music files over a network?
What is the main advantage of rolling out software updates from a central location in a client-server network?
What is the main advantage of rolling out software updates from a central location in a client-server network?
In a client-server network, what can become a bottleneck if there are multiple client requests simultaneously?
In a client-server network, what can become a bottleneck if there are multiple client requests simultaneously?
What is the primary function of a print server in a client-server network environment?
What is the primary function of a print server in a client-server network environment?
Why would a company choose a client-server network model according to the text?
Why would a company choose a client-server network model according to the text?
What distinguishes a peer-to-peer (P2P) network from a client-server model?
What distinguishes a peer-to-peer (P2P) network from a client-server model?
What type of server is responsible for managing the transfer of data that uses the File Transfer Protocol (FTP)?
What type of server is responsible for managing the transfer of data that uses the File Transfer Protocol (FTP)?
Which server type forwards outgoing messages to the correct destination in a client-server network?
Which server type forwards outgoing messages to the correct destination in a client-server network?
What function does a virtual server serve in a client-server network environment?
What function does a virtual server serve in a client-server network environment?
