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Data Transmission and Errors

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the binary representation in ASCII of 'B'?

a)

01000001

b)

01000010

c)

01000011

2.

What could cause an error when sending data over a network?

a)

Interference to the Wi-Fi signal

b)

A power surge on a networked device

c)

Both of the above

3.

What is echo checking?

a)
Echo checking is a process for compressing audio files.
b)
Echo checking is a method to verify and analyze echo in telecommunications and audio signals.
c)
Echo checking is a method to increase internet speed.
d)
Echo checking is a technique for enhancing video quality.
4.

What happens if the data received does not match the data sent?

a)
Data will be automatically corrected.
b)
The system will ignore the mismatch.
c)
No action is taken and the process continues.
d)
Data mismatch can cause errors or require retransmission.
5.

What is the main problem with echo checking?

a)

It makes it impossible to tell when the error occurred

b)

It requires more data to be sent

c)

Both of the above

6.

Why is parallel data transmission generally only used over short distances?

a)

It is too expensive over longer distance

b)

It is too complicated over longer distance

c)

There is a higher chance of error over longer distance

d)

There is a lower chance of delivery over longer distance

7.

An echo check involves...

a)

...counting the number of odd digits in a sequence

b)

...requesting a copy of sent data form the receiver and comparing it with the original

c)

...calculating the last number

d)

...waiting for a timeout

8.

Data can be transmitted through a channel without being corrupted or changed during transmission.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Data can be corrupted or changed during transmission.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

In this method, the data is sent from the sender to the receiver and the data received is sent back to the sender.

a)

Parity checking

b)

Automatic Repeat Request

c)

Checksum

d)

Echo check

e)

Check Request Parity

11.

Which transmission media has the highest transmission speed in a network?

a)

coaxial cable

b)

twisted pair cable

c)

optical fiber

d)

electrical cable