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What type of protocol is TCP?
What type of protocol is TCP?
What is the primary function of the ARP protocol?
What is the primary function of the ARP protocol?
Which of the following best describes UDP?
Which of the following best describes UDP?
What does DNS stand for in computer networks?
What does DNS stand for in computer networks?
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How can IP fragmentation be effectively prevented?
How can IP fragmentation be effectively prevented?
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What does M-ary signify in signal modulation?
What does M-ary signify in signal modulation?
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Which type of modulation is referred to in the context of pulse code modulation?
Which type of modulation is referred to in the context of pulse code modulation?
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What is one primary purpose of digital signal modulation?
What is one primary purpose of digital signal modulation?
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In the context of M-ary signaling, what does 'M' typically represent?
In the context of M-ary signaling, what does 'M' typically represent?
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Which characteristic is essential for a signal to be classified under pulse code modulation?
Which characteristic is essential for a signal to be classified under pulse code modulation?
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What type of communication mode allows for simultaneous two-way communication?
What type of communication mode allows for simultaneous two-way communication?
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Which of the following is an example of Half-Duplex communication?
Which of the following is an example of Half-Duplex communication?
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In network communication, what is the definition of Unicast routing capability?
In network communication, what is the definition of Unicast routing capability?
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Which communication mode is characterized by non-simultaneous two-way communication?
Which communication mode is characterized by non-simultaneous two-way communication?
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What type of broadcasting delivers data to all devices connected to a network?
What type of broadcasting delivers data to all devices connected to a network?
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What is the maximum size of the data field in a TCP segment?
What is the maximum size of the data field in a TCP segment?
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Which of the following protocols has size limitations associated with it?
Which of the following protocols has size limitations associated with it?
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What is the significance of the number 2^16 in relation to TCP?
What is the significance of the number 2^16 in relation to TCP?
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What is the relation between TCP segments and IP packets?
What is the relation between TCP segments and IP packets?
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What does the term 'encapsulation' refer to in the context of TCP and IP?
What does the term 'encapsulation' refer to in the context of TCP and IP?
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What is one possible consequence of exceeding the size limitation of TCP segments?
What is one possible consequence of exceeding the size limitation of TCP segments?
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What is a TCP segment primarily used for?
What is a TCP segment primarily used for?
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Which of the following correctly describes a limitation facing TCP segments?
Which of the following correctly describes a limitation facing TCP segments?
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What is the primary function of the address mentioned in the content?
What is the primary function of the address mentioned in the content?
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What characteristic defines repeaters and hubs as networking devices?
What characteristic defines repeaters and hubs as networking devices?
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Why can't repeaters and hubs operate at a device level?
Why can't repeaters and hubs operate at a device level?
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Which statement accurately describes the operation of repeaters?
Which statement accurately describes the operation of repeaters?
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What is a key limitation of hubs when used in a network?
What is a key limitation of hubs when used in a network?
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What implications do repeaters and hubs have on network traffic?
What implications do repeaters and hubs have on network traffic?
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Which layer of network communication do repeaters and hubs primarily function on?
Which layer of network communication do repeaters and hubs primarily function on?
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How do repeaters and hubs affect network design choices?
How do repeaters and hubs affect network design choices?
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What is a Universal Logic Gate?
What is a Universal Logic Gate?
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Which of the following describes the function of combinational circuits?
Which of the following describes the function of combinational circuits?
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What role does the Domain Name System (DNS) serve in computer networks?
What role does the Domain Name System (DNS) serve in computer networks?
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Which statement is true about sequential circuits?
Which statement is true about sequential circuits?
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What is a characteristic of both NAND and NOR gates?
What is a characteristic of both NAND and NOR gates?
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How does a parity generator circuit function?
How does a parity generator circuit function?
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What type of transmission does the User Datagram Protocol (UDP) facilitate?
What type of transmission does the User Datagram Protocol (UDP) facilitate?
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Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes between combinational and sequential circuits?
Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes between combinational and sequential circuits?
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Study Notes
Industrial Data Communication
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Transmission Modes:
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Simplex: One-way communication (e.g., television/radio broadcasting)
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Half-Duplex: Non-simultaneous two-way communication (e.g., walkie-talkie/radiotelephone)
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Full-Duplex: Simultaneous two-way communication
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Routing Capabilities:
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Broadcast: Data sent to all devices on a network
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Unicast: Data sent to a single device with a unique address
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Multicast: Data sent to multiple devices
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Source Coding: Encoding data into binary form, potentially compressing it by removing redundant data.
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Channel Coding: Introduces redundant data for error detection.
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Address Resolution Protocol (ARP):
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Same Network: Sender sends ARP request to all devices on the network.
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Different Networks: Router issues ARP request to all devices on the recipient's network's network.
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Private IP Address Space: Reserved IP addresses for use in private networks/local area networks; not accessible via public internet.
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IP Fragmentation (IPv4): Dividing a TCP segment into multiple IP packets (when TCP or IP packet size is exceeded).
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Preventing Fragmentation: Using larger TCP and IP packets to avoid segmentation into multiple pieces.
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ARP (Address Resolution Protocol): Maps IP addresses to MAC (Media Access Control) addresses.
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TCP (Transmission Control Protocol): Connection-oriented, reliable protocol used for data integrity (e.g., web browsing, file transfers).
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UDP (User Datagram Protocol): Connectionless, faster protocol with lower overhead, used for real-time applications (e.g., video streaming).
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DNS (Domain Name System): Translates domain names to IP addresses.
Universal Logic Gate
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A logic gate that can be used to construct all other logic gates.
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NAND and NOR are examples of universal logic gates.
Combinational vs. Sequential Circuits
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Combinational Circuits: Output depends only on the current inputs.
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Sequential Circuits: Output depends on current inputs and past inputs.
Clock Signal vs. Enable Signal
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Clock Signal: Executes at a fixed interval, controls multiple circuits.
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Enable Signal: Executes as needed, controls individual circuits.
Gated Latch vs. Flip-Flop
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Gated Latch: Stores data when the enable signal is active (asynchronous).
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Flip-Flop: Stores data when the clock signal changes (synchronous).
Preset and Clear Inputs
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Preset: Initialises a circuit to value 1.
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Clear: Initialises a circuit to value 0.
Universal Logic Gates
- NAND and NOR gates are universal logic gates, meaning that any other logic function can be created using combinations of these gates.
Parity Generation Circuit
- Circuit that detects if a 3-bit word is odd or even parity.
Data Encapsulation
- Packaging data with headers at different communication layers to enable cross-network communication.
Ethernet Frame Payload
- Commonly restricted to 1500 bytes (MTU).
Baseband vs. Broadband Transmission
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Baseband: Suitable for short distances, one signal per bandwidth.
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Broadband: Suitable for long distances and high speed, multiple signals per bandwidth.
Digital vs. Analog Signals
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Analog: Continuous values, representing real-world phenomena.
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Digital: Discrete values, using binary format.
Communication Channel Limitations
- Not all communication channels are perfect; degradation in signal quality can occur during transmission.
Physical Topologies
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Ring Topology: Devices arranged in a circular loop.
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Mesh Topology: Every device is connected to every other device.
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Star Topology: Devices are connected to a central device (e.g., hub or switch).
Network Devices and OSI Layers
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Switch: Layer 2 (Data Link)
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Router: Layer 3 (Network)
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Repeater: Layer 1 (Physical)
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Bridge: Layer 2 (Data Link)
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Hub: Layer 1 (Physical)
Network Address Translation (NAT)
- Translates private IP addresses to public IP addresses for internet access.
Text Encoding Schemes
- UTF-32: Inefficient due to using 32 bits per character, while potentially only 21 bits are needed.
Audio Sampling Rate
- Highest practical sampling rate is 44.1 kHz, as it exceeds twice the maximum audible frequency.
Pulse Code Modulation (PCM)
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Bit Depth: Number of bits used to encode each sample.
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Quantization: Mapping sampled analog data to discrete digital values.
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Quantization Error: Difference between the actual signal and its quantized digital representation.
Lossy vs Lossless Compression
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Lossy: Discarding/omitting data for smaller size (not recoverable).
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Lossless: Encoding more efficiently without data loss (recoverable)
Modulation and Encoding Techniques
- Frequency Modulation: Analog data, Analog signal
- Pulse Code Modulation: Analog data, Digital Signal
- Phase Shift Keying: Digital data, Discrete Analog Signal
- Unipolar NRZI: Digital data, Digital Signal
Universal Logic Gates
- Logic gates that form the basis for constructing any other logic function
Self-Clocking Signals
- Signals that contain timing information, not needing an external clock.
M-ary Encoding (especially Amplitude Shift Keying)
- Using multiple amplitude levels to represent more than one bit per symbol.
Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM)
- Combining Amplitude and Phase modulation to efficiently transmit data with multiple bits per symbol. The technique uses a Constellation diagram.
Multiplexing
- Combining multiple signals into a single transmission channel to efficiently use bandwidth.
Time Division Multiplexing (TDM)
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Synchronous: Fixed time slots for each channel, not ideal when channels are idle.
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Statistical: Dynamically assign time slots according to needs, more efficient.
Code Division Multiplexing (CDM)
- Distinguishes multiple signals by unique codes within the same frequency band. It spread spectrums in a wireless communications.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of industrial data communication. This quiz covers transmission modes, routing capabilities, coding, and the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP). Dive into the concepts of IP addressing and explore how data is managed in networks.