Understanding Latency

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Latency is the same for all types of data.

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False. Latency can vary depending on the type of data and network conditions.

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Latency has no effect on data transmission.

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False. Latency affects the speed and efficiency of data transmission.

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Lower latency improves the speed of data transfer.

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True. Lower latency results in faster data transfer.

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Latency is only a concern for wired connections.

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False. Latency is a concern for both wired and wireless connections.

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Primary unit of information in digital communication

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Bit

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Number of bits in one byte

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8 bits

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Method not commonly used to physically send bits today

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Sound waves

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Significance of using a clock or timer in data transmission

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Helps in sending multiple bits accurately

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Bandwidth

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The maximum transmission capacity of a device

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Common challenge when sending multiple bits in a row

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Signal loss