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Multiple Choice Questions (20):
1. Which type of error affects several consecutive bits in a data stream?

a) Single-bit error
b) Burst error
c) Parity error
d) Longitudinal error
2. What is the main cause of single-bit errors in serial data transmission?

a) High data transmission speed
b) Long transmission distance
c) Noise and interference
d) Hardware malfunctions
3. What distinguishes burst errors from single-bit errors in terms of their impact
on data?
a) Burst errors are more readily detectable.
b) Burst errors are more likely to corrupt critical data.
c) Burst errors affect fewer bits overall.
d) Burst errors are easily corrected using parity checks.
4. Which type of error is more likely to occur in parallel data transmission?

a) Single-bit error
b) Burst error
c) Parity error
d) Longitudinal error
5. How can the probability of single-bit errors be minimized in digital

communication systems?
a) By increasing the redundancy level of the data.
b) By using higher data transmission rates.
c) By implementing noise reduction techniques.
d) By simplifying the error detection algorithms.
6. What is the primary purpose of adding redundant bits to data packets?

a) To improve data compression and reduce bandwidth usage.
b) To enable encryption and decryption of the data content.
c) To detect errors and identify corrupted data packets.
d) To synchronize the transmission and reception clocks.
7. What is the main advantage of using CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) compared to
other error detection methods?
a) It requires less complex hardware implementation.
b) It offers higher resistance against burst errors.
c) It provides information about the specific error location.
d) It is more efficient for detecting single-bit errors.
8. What is the main disadvantage of using parity checks for error detection?
a) They cannot detect all types of errors, including burst errors.
b) They require a significant number of redundant bits, reducing data efficiency.
c) They are computationally expensive and slow down data processing.
d) They are only suitable for use with parallel data transmission.
9. Which scenario would benefit most from using checksum for error detection
compared to CRC?
a) High-speed data transmission with limited processing power.
b) Data transmission requiring high reliability and error correction.
c) Transmission of large data packets with space constraints.
d) Detection of specific error patterns within the data stream.
10. When designing a communication system, what factors should be considered when
choosing the appropriate error detection method?
a) Data transmission speed and error rate requirements.
b) Available computational resources and hardware limitations.
c) Data type and the importance of accurate transmission.
d) All of the above.
11. What is the fundamental difference between error detection and error
correction?
a) Error detection identifies errors, while error correction ignores them.
b) Error correction requires a copy of the original data, while error detection
does not.
c) Error detection is used for parallel data, while error correction is for serial
data.
d) Error detection is simpler and faster, while error correction is more complex
and slower.
12. What type of error can be corrected by Hamming codes?

a) Single-bit errors
b) Burst errors
c) Parity errors
d) Longitudinal errors
13. Which factor limits the application of error-correcting codes in communication

systems?
a) High computational complexity and processing time.
b) Difficulty in identifying the specific error location.
c) Dependence on having a copy of the original data.
d) Inability to detect burst errors effectively.
14. In situations where retransmission is impractical, which approach is

prioritized between error detection and error correction?
a) Error detection, as it requires less overhead.
b) Error correction, as it ensures data integrity.
c) Both equally, depending on the specific scenario.
d) Neither, as retransmission is always preferable.
15. What is the trade-off between using powerful error-correcting codes and simpler
error detection methods?
a) Complexity and reliability
b) Speed and accuracy
c) Cost and performance
d) Bandwidth and data integrity
16. Which communication systems rely heavily on efficient error detection and
correction strategies?
a) Email and social media platforms
b) Online banking transactions and medical data transmission
c) Video conferencing and file sharing services
d) All of the above
17. In satellite communication systems, which type of error detection is crucial

due to the long distance and potential for signal degradation?
a) Parity checking
b) Longitudinal redundancy check
c) Hamming codes
d) Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC)
18. Why is error detection and correction particularly important in mobile
communication networks?
a) To ensure smooth video streaming and minimize buffering.
b) To guarantee accurate transmission of critical data like GPS coordinates.
c) To improve voice call quality and reduce background noise.
d) To facilitate faster internet browsing and downloading.
19. In the context of wireless sensor networks, what is the primary concern
regarding error detection and correction?
a) Balancing data integrity with low energy consumption.
b) Implementing complex algorithms on resource-constrained devices.
c) Maintaining high data throughput despite signal limitations.
d) Ensuring compatibility with different types of sensor data.
20. How can advancements in error detection and correction contribute to future
technological developments?
a) Increased reliability and security in autonomous systems.
b) Enhanced data quality and accuracy in scientific research.
c) Improved performance and efficiency in wireless healthcare applications.
d) All of the above.
ESSAY QUESTION:
In the context of everyday internet browsing, why is error detection more common
than error correction?
#Answer Key for all 20 Questions:

1. b) Burst error
2. c) Noise and interference
3. b) Burst errors are more likely to corrupt critical data.
4. a) Single-bit error
5. c) By implementing noise reduction techniques.
6. c) To detect errors and identify corrupted data packets.
7. b) It offers higher resistance against burst errors.
8. a) They cannot detect all types of errors, including burst errors.
9. a) High-speed data transmission with limited processing power.
10. d) All of the above.
11. d) Error detection is simpler and faster, while error correction is more
complex and slower.
12. a) Single-bit errors
13. a) High computational complexity and processing time.
14. b) Error correction, as it ensures data integrity.
15. a) Complexity and reliability
16. d) All of the above
17. d) Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC)
18. b) To guarantee accurate transmission of critical data like GPS coordinates.
19. a) Balancing data integrity with low energy consumption.
20. d) All of the above
ESSAY:
Error detection is more common than error correction in everyday internet browsing
because it's faster, simpler, and requires fewer resources. This allows for a
smoother and more responsive browsing experience, even if it means tolerating
occasional minor errors.

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Multiple Choice Questions (20):

1. Which type of error affects several consecutive bits in a data stream?

2. What is the main cause of single-bit errors in serial data transmission?

4. Which type of error is more likely to occur in parallel data transmission?

5. How can the probability of single-bit errors be minimized in digital

6. What is the primary purpose of adding redundant bits to data packets?

12. What type of error can be corrected by Hamming codes?

13. Which factor limits the application of error-correcting codes in communication

14. In situations where retransmission is impractical, which approach is

17. In satellite communication systems, which type of error detection is crucial

#Answer Key for all 20 Questions:

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