F451: Protocols Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Protocol?
A
A set of rules to govern data transmission between two devices.
2
Q
How can communication links be established between devices?
A
A handshake signal sent from one device to another which will acknowledge it. This states that each device is ready for communication after establishing the protocols.
3
Q
What are the Physical Parts of a Protocol?
A
- Frequency
- Radio or Microwave?
- Is it Wireless or Hard-wired?
- Serial or Parallel ?
- Copper Cable or Fibre Optic?
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4
Q
What are the Logical Parts of a Protocol?
A
- Baud rate
- Error Correction Technique
- Digital Signatures
- Flow Control or Synchronization of Messages
- Routing
- Encryption Algorithms
- Compression Techniques
- Descriptions of the rules governing the Data
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