Check Sum And CRCs Flashcards
1
Q
What is a checksum ?
A
A check sum is a fixed sized datum, calculated from a block of digital data for the purpose of detecting accidental errors.
The answer to the sum.
2
Q
What is a cyclic redundancy check ? CRC
A
A non secure function designed to detect accidental changes to raw computer or communications data.
3
Q
What is the simplest form of CRCs?
A
Parity bits.
