Which of the following is the term describing the loss of data permanently compared to the original uncompressed file?
A) Codec
B) Lossy
C) Bit rate
D) Bit resolution

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"Lossy" is the term used to describe the loss of data permanently compared to the original uncompressed file when using a compression method such as MP3 or JPEG. Option A ("Codec") refers to the algorithm used to compress and decompress the file. Option C ("Bit rate") refers to the amount of data per second that is transmitted or stored in a digital file, and option D ("Bit resolution") refers to the number of bits used to represent each sample in a digital file.

Which of the Following Is the Term Describing the Loss