Question 26 • Introduction to Information Technology - EL3701
An audio codec encodes and decodes digital audio, often compressing it to reduce file size while keeping sound quality acceptable for its intended use. The goal is not to maximize amplitude, prevent every quality change, or transfer files between devices; those describe other audio or file-management concerns. Choice A correctly describes balancing good sound with a small, application-suitable file.
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