Fundamentals of Data Communication & Computer Networks: Unit 1 Quiz
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What is the role of the transmitter in data communication?

  • Decoding the message and preparing it for reception
  • Creating a set of rules for the communication process
  • Translating the received message back into its original format
  • Initiating the communication and encoding the message for transmission (correct)

    • Which component of data communication is responsible for interpreting the information sent by the transmitter?

  • Message
  • Medium
  • Protocol
  • Receiver (correct)

    • What does the medium represent in data communication?

  • The actual information being sent
  • The set of rules governing the communication process
  • The device that initiates the communication
  • The physical cable used for transmission (correct)

    • Which component acts as the 'stage' where the communication drama unfolds?

    <p>Medium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the protocol in data communication?

    <p>Creating a set of rules for the communication process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component represents the actual information being sent in data communication?

    <p>Message</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of protocols in data communication?

    <p>Format data, initiate communication, and handle errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization is responsible for developing internet protocols like TCP/IP and HTTP?

    <p>IETF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does bandwidth refer to in the context of communication channels?

    <p>The capacity of a communication channel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is data transmission rate measured?

    <p>In bits per second (bps)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does baud rate denote in data communication?

    <p>The rate at which symbols are transmitted over a channel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization focuses on telecommunication standards including cellular networks and video coding?

    <p>ITU-T</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of standards in data communication?

    <p>Ensure compatibility and interoperability between devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the analogy used to explain bandwidth in the context of communication channels?

    <p>The width of a highway allowing for more cars to pass through</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does bits per second (bps) signify in data transmission?

    <p>The fundamental unit of data transmission rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do standards ensure in data communication?

    <p>The compatibility and interoperability between different devices and networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

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