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 (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Message (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of protocols in data communication?

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

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

<p>IETF (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is data transmission rate measured?

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

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

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

What is the primary function of standards in data communication?

<p>Ensure compatibility and interoperability between devices (A)</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 (C)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do standards ensure in data communication?

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

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