Revisions - Data Transmission and Representation

Multiple Select

Data is transmitted between a computer and a printer.

The data is transmitted one bit at a time down a single wire. The computer can transmit data

to the printer and the printer can transmit data to the computer, using the same connection.

Select two data transmission methods that will transmit data in this way.

• parallel full-duplex

• parallel half-duplex

• parallel simplex

• serial full-duplex

• serial half-duplex

statements are given about methods of data transmission.

Select the statement applies to serial simplex, parallel half-duplex or serial duplex data transmission.

Some statements may apply to more than one data transmission method.

Multiple Select

Bits are transmitted along a single wire

• Serial Simplex

• Parallel Simplex

• Parallel half-duplex

• Serial duplex

Multiple Select

Data is transmitted in both directions

• Serial Simplex

• Parallel Simplex

• Parallel half-duplex

• Serial duplex

Multiple Select

It is only suitable for distances less than 5 Metres

• Serial Simplex

• Parallel Simplex

• Parallel half-duplex

• Serial duplex

Multiple Select

Bits form the same byte are transmitted one after the other

• Serial Simplex

• Parallel Simplex

• Parallel half-duplex

• Serial duplex

Multiple Select

Data is transmitted in both directions, but one direction at a time.

• Serial Simplex

• Parallel Simplex

• Parallel half-duplex

• Serial duplex

Multiple Select

Data may not arrive in the correct sequence

• Serial Simplex

• Parallel Simplex

• Parallel half-duplex

• Serial duplex

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A universal Serial Bus (USB) connection can be used to transmit data from a mobile device to a computer.

Mention three advantages of USB Connection