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Data transmission Flashcards

1
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define a data packet

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a small part of data that is transmitted over a network

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2
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define a packer header

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the part of the data packet that contains the IP addresses and inclueds the packet number

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3
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define packet trailer

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the part of a data packet that indicates the end of the data packet and cyclic reduncancy check error check

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4
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what is a cyclic redundancy check (CRC)

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an error check method in which all the 1-bits in the data packet payload are added and the otal is stored in the packet trailer

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5
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what is the payload

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the actual data being carried in a data packet

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6
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what is a node

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Stages in a network that can receive and transmit data packets

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7
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what is packet switching

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a method of transmission in which a message is broken into many data packets which can be sent along pathways independently

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what is a router

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a device that enables data packets to be moved between different networks

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9
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what is real time streaming

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the transmission of data over a network for live events where the data is sent as soon as it is received or generated

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10
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what is hopping / hop number

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a number in a packet header used to stop data packets that never reaches their destinataion from ‘clogging up’ the data paths

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11
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define simplex data

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data that can be sent in one direction only

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define half-duplex data

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data that can be sent in both directions but not at the same time

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13
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define full-duplex data

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data that can be sent in both directions at the same time

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14
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what is serial data transmission

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sending data down one channel/wire one bit at a time at very high speeds

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what is parallel data transmission

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sending data down several channels/wires serveral bits at a time over short distances

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16
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what is skewed data

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data that arrives at the destination with the bits no longer synchronised

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17
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what does a USB stand for

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universal serial bus

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18
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what is a USB

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a type of serial data transmission which has become the industry standard for connecting computers to devices via a USB port

19
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what is an IP address

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a unique string of characters that identifies each computer using the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network

20
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what are the benefits of packet switching

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  • no need to tie up a single connection line
  • can easily overcome failed lines by re-reouting packets
21
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descirbe the process of packet switching

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  • data is broken donw into packets
  • each packet is given a sequence number and sent
  • each packet may take a different route depending on the quickest route in the moment
  • routers control the route the packet takes
  • packets may arrive out of order
  • the sequence numbers put them back into order
22
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what are the benefits of serial data transmission

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  • lower interference
  • more reliable over longer distances
  • smaller, simpler and cheaper connections to produce
23
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what are the negatives of serial data transmission

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  • lower transmission speeds
24
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what are the benefits of parallel data transmission

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  • very fast data transfer
  • can send data in both directions at the same time
25
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what are the negatives of parallel data transmission

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  • interference issues between wires
  • data corruption can occur over longer distances
  • suffer from skewing: data bits travelling parallel to each other can move at different speeds causing them to arrive out of sync
26
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what types of parity may a computer use

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  • even
  • odd
27
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how does a parity check work

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  • Checks a byte of data
  • Check is performed when data is received
  • A parity bit is added (to the parity byte)
  • Counts number of 1’s to see if 1’s are even or odd
  • Can be even or odd
  • If parity is incorrect, error is detected
28
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when is a parity block check used

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when sending multiple bytes in one transmission block

29
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what is a checksum

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an additional method of checking for errors following the transmission of data

30
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explain a check digit

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  • A digit that is calculated from the data, uses modulo to calculate digit
  • It is added to the data
  • Digit is recalculated when data is entered
  • Digits are compared to check for error
31
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explain automatic repeat request

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  • Uses acknowledgement and time-out
  • Error control protocol
  • Check if error is detected by e.g. parity check, check sum
  • If error detected, request is sent to resend data
  • Resend request is repeated till data is sent correctly
  • Send acknowledgement that data is received
  • If acknowledgement not received in set time data is resent
32
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explain a checksum

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  • A value is calculated from the data
  • It is transmitted with the data
  • Value is recalculated after transmission
  • Values are compared after transmission to check for error
33
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why are codes used

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to prevent interception of messages

34
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what is plaintext

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the original message to be encrypted

35
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what is ciphertext

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the encrypted message

36
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what is symmetric encryption

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a type of encryption in which the same encryption key is used both to encrypt and decrypt a message

37
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what is asymmetric encryption

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a type of encryption that uses public keys and private keys to ensure data is secure

38
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what are the two types of encryption

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  • symmetric
  • asymmetric
39
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what is acknowledgement

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a message sent to the receiver indicating that data has been received

40
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what is an eavsdropper

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another name for a hacker who intercepts data being transmitted one a wored or wireless connection

41
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what is an encryption algorithm

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a complex piece of software that takes plaintext and generates an encrypted string known as ciphertext

42
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what is a public key

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a type of encryption key that is known to all users

43
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what is a private key

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a type of encyrption key which is known only to the single coputer/user

44
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what is a quantum computer

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a computer which can preform very fast calculations, based on probability rather than simple 1 or 0 values

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