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What is the function of WinZip?

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RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
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It compresses large files into a smaller file.

WinZip Function Explained

The primary role of WinZip is file compression. It takes one or more files and packages them into a single, smaller archive file (often with a '.zip' extension).

Core Purpose: Compression

This process, known as compression, is essential for:

  • Reducing the storage space required for files.
  • Making it easier and faster to transfer files over networks or via email.

Analyzing Options:

  • Option 1 (Correct): Accurately describes compression - making large files smaller.
  • Option 2: WinZip is not anti-virus software; its focus is file management, not threat detection.
  • Option 3: This describes decompression or expansion, the opposite of WinZip's main function.
  • Option 4: While WinZip also extracts files (decompression), its core creation function is compression. Option 1 is more specific to the primary purpose.

Therefore, the main function of WinZip is to compress large files into a smaller file.

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