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What happens to a packet when its hop number reaches zero before reaching its destination?
What happens to a packet when its hop number reaches zero before reaching its destination?
What is the purpose of a hop number in packet transmission?
What is the purpose of a hop number in packet transmission?
What occurs once a packet is flagged as missing by the receiving computer?
What occurs once a packet is flagged as missing by the receiving computer?
How is the hop number for each packet managed during transmission?
How is the hop number for each packet managed during transmission?
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Which statement about packet loss and hopping is correct?
Which statement about packet loss and hopping is correct?
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What is one possible consequence of interference during data transmission?
What is one possible consequence of interference during data transmission?
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During packet switching, which issue can occur?
During packet switching, which issue can occur?
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What problem can occur with skewing of data?
What problem can occur with skewing of data?
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Why is checking for errors during data transmission important?
Why is checking for errors during data transmission important?
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Which of the following statements about human reading is accurate?
Which of the following statements about human reading is accurate?
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What does data corruption primarily affect in a computer?
What does data corruption primarily affect in a computer?
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What is a common outcome of data being transmitted in a corrupt state?
What is a common outcome of data being transmitted in a corrupt state?
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Which of these factors does NOT typically contribute to data transmission errors?
Which of these factors does NOT typically contribute to data transmission errors?
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What role does a parity bit play in data transmission?
What role does a parity bit play in data transmission?
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How is a checksum calculated for a block of data?
How is a checksum calculated for a block of data?
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What might a parity value of '1' indicate when checking a byte with an odd number of 1s?
What might a parity value of '1' indicate when checking a byte with an odd number of 1s?
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Which byte in the provided table has the highest number of 1s?
Which byte in the provided table has the highest number of 1s?
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Which of the following statements about the use of checksums is true?
Which of the following statements about the use of checksums is true?
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In the context of error detection, what is the primary disadvantage of using a parity bit?
In the context of error detection, what is the primary disadvantage of using a parity bit?
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What is the purpose of sending a checksum at the end of a block of data?
What is the purpose of sending a checksum at the end of a block of data?
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Which byte has alternating bits as represented in the provided table?
Which byte has alternating bits as represented in the provided table?
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What happens if the returned data matches the original data during transmission?
What happens if the returned data matches the original data during transmission?
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Which type of error can check digits NOT typically detect?
Which type of error can check digits NOT typically detect?
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What is the purpose of a check digit in a code?
What is the purpose of a check digit in a code?
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In the case of transposition errors, which of the following represents a correct example?
In the case of transposition errors, which of the following represents a correct example?
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What typically happens if the data is found to have errors during transmission?
What typically happens if the data is found to have errors during transmission?
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Which of the following is an example of a phonetic error?
Which of the following is an example of a phonetic error?
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What kind of codes often utilize check digits?
What kind of codes often utilize check digits?
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How does a sender’s computer verify the integrity of the received data?
How does a sender’s computer verify the integrity of the received data?
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What is the sum of the odd digits in the ISBN 978034098382?
What is the sum of the odd digits in the ISBN 978034098382?
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What is the first step in the process to verify an ISBN 13-digit code?
What is the first step in the process to verify an ISBN 13-digit code?
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What should be done after summing the even numbered digits?
What should be done after summing the even numbered digits?
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Which mathematical operation is performed after adding the results of odd and even sums?
Which mathematical operation is performed after adding the results of odd and even sums?
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What indicates that an ISBN code is correct?
What indicates that an ISBN code is correct?
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What is the importance of the check digit in the ISBN?
What is the importance of the check digit in the ISBN?
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How is the check digit calculated in the ISBN process?
How is the check digit calculated in the ISBN process?
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In the calculation of the ISBN check digit, what is the outcome of adding odd and even sums before division?
In the calculation of the ISBN check digit, what is the outcome of adding odd and even sums before division?
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What is a common problem that may occur with sound and video quality during transmission using packet switching?
What is a common problem that may occur with sound and video quality during transmission using packet switching?
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How might packet switching affect the download speed of a large web page?
How might packet switching affect the download speed of a large web page?
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What is a cyclic redundancy check used for in packet transmission?
What is a cyclic redundancy check used for in packet transmission?
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What could cause packets to be lost during transmission?
What could cause packets to be lost during transmission?
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How can a system manage lost packets without significantly slowing down transmission?
How can a system manage lost packets without significantly slowing down transmission?
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In what way might packet switching enhance data security compared to traditional circuit switching?
In what way might packet switching enhance data security compared to traditional circuit switching?
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What role does the payload play in packet switching?
What role does the payload play in packet switching?
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How can a receiving computer verify the integrity of a received payload using cyclic redundancy check?
How can a receiving computer verify the integrity of a received payload using cyclic redundancy check?
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Study Notes
Data Transmission
- Data is frequently transferred between devices, regardless of distance.
- Transmission considerations include the method of transfer, error detection, and data security.
Types and Methods of Data Transmission
- Data is broken into packets for transmission over long distances.
- Packets have headers, payloads, and trailers.
- Headers contain IP addresses and sequence numbers.
- Payloads carry the actual data.
- Trailers include error detection codes.
- Packet switching allows data to take multiple routes to its destination.
- Routers choose the best path for each packet.
- Packets may arrive in a different order than they were sent.
- Packet switching has benefits such as handling network congestion and avoiding single-point failures.
Packet Structure
- Packets have headers, payloads, and trailers
- The header contains information to ensure proper routing and reassembly.
- The payload contains the data being sent.
- The trailer is used for error detection.
Error Detection Methods
- Errors can occur during transmission due to interference, packet switching issues, and data skewing.
- Parity checks verify if the number of 1s in a byte is even or odd.
- Checksums involve adding byte values to ensure data integrity.
- Echo checks resend data to confirm accuracy.
Automatic Repeat Requests (ARQs)
- ARQs use positive and negative acknowledgements with timeouts to ensure data delivery reliably.
- Receivers use error detection codes (such as CRCs) to verify integrity.
- If an error is detected, the receiver sends a negative acknowledgement.
- The sender resends the data packet until a positive acknowledgement is received or the timeout period expires.
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
- USB is a serial data transmission standard widely used for connecting devices to computers.
- USB is now the dominant input/output port on computers.
- USB uses backward compatibility.
- Features include automatic detection, loading of drivers, and compatibility with older standards.
- Drawbacks include limited cable length and transfer rates compared to other standards.
Symmetric and Asymmetric Encryption
- Encryption protects sensitive data during transmission.
- Plaintext is the original data and ciphertext is the encrypted data.
- Encryption algorithms transform readable data into unreadable form.
- Symmetric encryption uses the same key for encryption and decryption.
- Asymmetric encryption uses different keys; one public and one private.
- Asymmetric encryption provides strong security by keeping keys separate.
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of data transmission, including the types and methods used for transferring data. You will learn about packet structures, headers, payloads, and trailers, as well as the principles of packet switching and error detection. Test your knowledge on secure data transfer and network efficiency.
