14 Questions
What is data communication?
Sending data from one computer to another
Which of the following is considered as a transmission medium?
Coaxial cable
What is a protocol in data communications?
An agreement between communicating devices
What does the sender do in data communication?
Sends the data message
What is the main purpose of a transmission medium?
To define the physical path for message travel
What represents an agreement between communicating devices?
Protocol
What is the main function of a multiplexer in data communication?
Combine input signals, allow data compression, and share a single transmission channel
Why is a demultiplexer used in conjunction with a multiplexer in communication systems?
To accept only one input and give many outputs, functioning in reverse to a multiplexer
Which aspect of data communication system ensures that the data must travel from the sender to the receiver in a finite amount of time?
Timely delivery
What does the term 'protocol' define in data communication systems?
Set of rules and conventions agreed upon by the sender and receiver
What is the main function of a modem in data communication?
Connect to every computer involved in data communication
What is the primary means of transferring data from sender to receiver in data communication?
Transmission medium or wire
What does the term 'transmission medium' refer to in data communication?
Physical path over which data travels from the sender to the receiver
What is essential for enabling data communication between computers?
A combination of hardware and software
Test your knowledge about the foundational concepts of data communication and networking, including the exchange of information between computers and transmission mediums. Explore the basics of data communication and networking in this quiz.
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