In a multimedia communication system, what is the main role of a codec?
2025
In a multimedia communication system, what is the main role of a codec?
- A.
To provide IP addresses to devices
- B.
To amplify the signal during transmission
- C.
To compress and decompress multimedia data
- D.
To establish secure communication channels
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Correct answer: C
A codec (coder-decoder) is responsible for compressing and decompressing multimedia data to enable efficient transmission and storage.