30 Questions
What is the main purpose of data communication?
To send messages over the network
Which component is responsible for sending data or messages to the receiver?
Sender
What is another name for the sender device in data communication?
Transmitter
In data communication, what is the function of the transmission medium?
Connecting devices physically
Which device performs the process of receiving messages in data communication?
Receiver
What is the total number of components that explain the process of data communication?
Five
Which of the following is an example of an analog signal?
Temperature
What is the basic unit of representation in digital signals?
0 & 1
What type of signal is the human voice considered to be?
Analog signal
What is a protocol in the context of data communications?
A set of rules defining data transmission
Which medium can be used for wireless transmission?
Radio waves
In digital signals, what do the discrete values '0' and '1' represent?
Bitstream
What are examples of digital signals?
Digital phones and digital pens
What does a protocol define in data communications?
A set of rules that defines how data will be transmitted between devices
Which type of signal has a time-varying feature and is represented by continuous variables?
Composite analog signal
What is the function of the receiver in data communication?
Receives messages from the sender
What is the role of the transmission medium in data communication?
Facilitates the transfer of data between sender and receiver
Which component defines the rules for data communication?
Protocol
What is an example of a transmission medium in data communication?
Wireless mode
Which signal type is considered to be a time-varying feature and represented by continuous variables?
Analog signal
What is another name for the sender device in data communication?
Source
What type of signals are represented by two discrete values '0' and '1'?
Digital Signals
Which medium can be used for wireless transmission in data communication?
Radio waves
What is the main function of the transmission medium in data communication?
Transmitting data to the receiver
Which type of signal is characterized by continuous and time-varying features?
Analog Signal
What does a protocol define in data communications?
Set of rules for data transmission
What is the representation of binary signals known as?
'0' & '1'
Which device performs the process of sending messages to the receiver in data communication?
Sender
What is a signal that is a representation of time-varying quantity?
'Continuous Analog Signal'
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'Protocol'
Test your knowledge of data communication basics with this quiz. Learn about the process of sending data/messages over a network, understanding sender and receiver devices, and different modes of connection.
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