Topic 1f
Communication Errors
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this topic students should be able to:
- Explain communication errors.
- Explain how parity bits can be used to detect communication errors.
- Explain the difference between error detection and error correction.
Learning Materials
- Readings
- Section 1.10 - pp 83-87
Checking for Understanding
Answer the following questions from your textbook. The answers to all Q&E questions are in the back of your book in Appendix F.
- p87, #1
- p87, #2
- p87, #3
Additional Guidance
If you are still struggling with the material in this topic, the following video may help.
Further Information
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