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Flashcard #1 \n**Term:** What is data compression? \n**Definition:** Data compression is the process of reducing the amount of data required to represent a file or dataset.

What is a CPU?

The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the main component of a computer that performs calculations and executes instructions for tasks and applications.

Flashcard #2 \n**Term:** What is lossless compression? \n**Definition:** Lossless compression is a method of data compression where the original data can be perfectly reconstructed from the compressed data.

Flashcard #3 \n**Term:** What is lossy compression? \n**Definition:** Lossy compression is a method of data compression that reduces file size by removing some data, which may result in a loss of quality.

Flashcard #4 \n**Term:** What are common formats for lossy compression? \n**Definition:** Common formats for lossy compression include JPEG for images and MP3 for audio.

Flashcard #5 \n**Term:** What are common formats for lossless compression? \n**Definition:** Common formats for lossless compression include ZIP and PNG.