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What is communication defined as in the context of data communication?
What is communication defined as in the context of data communication?
Communication is defined as a process in which more than one computer transfers information, instructions to each other and for sharing resources, or in other words, communication is a process or act in which we can send or receive data.
Define an interconnected collection of autonomous computers.
Define an interconnected collection of autonomous computers.
A network of computers is defined as an interconnected collection of autonomous computers, where autonomous means no computer can start, stop, or control another computer.
List the components of a communication system.
List the components of a communication system.
A communication system is made up of the following components: Message, Sender, Receiver, and Transmission medium.
What is a message in the context of data communication?
What is a message in the context of data communication?
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Explain the role of a sender in data communication.
Explain the role of a sender in data communication.
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What are the components of data communication?
What are the components of data communication?
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Define communication in the context of data communication.
Define communication in the context of data communication.
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Explain the role of a transmission medium in data communication.
Explain the role of a transmission medium in data communication.
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What is an interconnected collection of autonomous computers?
What is an interconnected collection of autonomous computers?
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Describe the types of files that can be considered as a message in data communication.
Describe the types of files that can be considered as a message in data communication.
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What is the definition of communication in the context of data communication?
What is the definition of communication in the context of data communication?
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Explain the concept of an interconnected collection of autonomous computers.
Explain the concept of an interconnected collection of autonomous computers.
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What are the components of a communication system in the context of data communication?
What are the components of a communication system in the context of data communication?
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Define the term 'message' in the context of data communication.
Define the term 'message' in the context of data communication.
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What is the role of a 'sender' in data communication?
What is the role of a 'sender' in data communication?
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