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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