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What is the role of the receiver in the communication process?
Which of the following best describes 'medium' in communication?
What is the function of feedback in the communication process?
What do protocols generally include in communication?
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How are text symbols represented in data communications?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of feedback?
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What is a key feature to consider when choosing a communication medium?
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Which encoding format is commonly used to represent text in data communications?
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What is the primary purpose of data communications?
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Which characteristic of a data communication system ensures that data is received by the intended recipient?
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What is a critical aspect of accuracy in data communications?
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What does timeliness in data communication primarily refer to?
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Which component is NOT a basic requirement for a data communication system?
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What is the role of the sender in the data communication process?
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Which of the following best describes a message in data communication?
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What is the significance of having a medium in a data communication system?
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What best describes a simplex connection?
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Which type of connection allows data to flow in both directions at the same time?
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What is the main characteristic of half-duplex transmission?
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Which of the following best defines audio?
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What effect does full-duplex communication have on bandwidth?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic used to define data flow or transmission modes?
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Which is an example of a simplex connection?
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What distinguishes video from audio in terms of data representation?
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Study Notes
Computer Networks
- A computer network is a collection of interconnected computers and devices that facilitate communication and resource sharing.
Data Communications
- Data communication involves the transfer of data between a source and a receiver.
- The source transmits information, and the receiver receives it.
- The actual generation of information and its resulting action at the receiver are not considered part of data communication.
- Data communication focuses on data transfer, the method of transfer, and preserving data integrity during transmission.
Effectiveness of Data Communication
- A data communication system's effectiveness depends on three key characteristics:
- Delivery: Data must reach the intended recipient accurately.
- Accuracy: Data must be transmitted without alteration.
- Timeliness: Data should be delivered within an appropriate timeframe. Real-time transmission is crucial for video, audio, and voice data.
Components of Data Communication System
- A data communication system requires the following components:
- Sender (Source): Generates the message to be transmitted.
- Medium: Carries the message.
- Receiver (Sink): Receives the message.
Message
- A message is the object of communication, containing information. It can refer to both the information and its form.
Sender
- The sender has an idea, perception, feeling, or datum they want to convey to the receiver.
Receiver
- The receiver receives the message and interprets it based on their own ideas and feelings.
Medium
- The medium is the means of transmitting the message. The sender chooses the appropriate medium based on the message and intended recipient.
Protocol
- A protocol defines the format of digital messages and the rules for exchanging them between computing systems and telecommunication devices.
- Protocols ensure communication synchronization, error detection, correction, and security.
Feedback
- Feedback is essential for effective communication, allowing the sender to confirm the recipient's understanding of the message.
- Feedback can be verbal, non-verbal, or written.
Data Representation
- Data is represented using various codes like ASCII, EBCDIC, and BCD.
- Text: Represented as bit patterns, sequences of 0s and 1s, using codes like ASCII.
- Numbers: Also represented using bit patterns.
- Images: Composed of matrices of pixels (picture elements), with each pixel represented by a bit pattern. Resolution determines pixel size.
- Audio: Continuous sound or music, represented by bit patterns.
- Video: Recording of images, either continuous or discrete, represented by bit patterns.
Data Flow (Transmission Modes)
- Data flow refers to the way data is transmitted between two machines. It's characterized by:
- Direction of exchanges: How data flows.
- Transmission: Number of bits sent simultaneously.
- Synchronization: Timing between transmitter and receiver.
Simplex
- Simplex transmission allows data to flow in only one direction, from transmitter to receiver.
- For example, data transfer from a computer to a printer.
- No data flow from receiver to sender.
- The entire channel capacity is dedicated to sending data in one direction.
Half Duplex
- Half-duplex transmission allows data to flow in one direction at a time, alternating between sender and receiver.
- For example, a walkie-talkie.
- Each end transmits in turn, utilizing the full capacity of the line.
Full Duplex
- Full-duplex transmission allows simultaneous data flow in both directions.
- Example: Communication between two computers or mobile phones.
- Each end transmits and receives concurrently, dividing bandwidth between the two directions.
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This quiz covers essential concepts of computer networks and data communications. Learn about the characteristics that determine the effectiveness of data communication, including delivery, accuracy, and timeliness. Test your understanding of how interconnected systems facilitate communication and resource sharing.
