Bitmapped+Graphics+Questions+(Higher)

1. Describe three disadvantages of storing graphics in bit-mapped form.

2. Describe two advantages of storing graphics in bit-mapped form.

3. What is meant by the term bit-depth?

4. What does the expression "True Colour" mean?

5. Explain the need for using data compression for bit-mapped images.

6. Explain lossy compression.

7. Explain lossless compression.

8. What dis-advantage is there when you uncompress Lossy compressed files?

9. What advantage is there in lossy files compared to lossless compressed files?