Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Data Transmission (Section 2 - No. 36)

What is a "transposition error" in the context of data entry?

The incorrect placement of a check digit.

The swapping of two adjacent digits or characters.

The omission of a digit or character.

The corruption of data during transmission.

A transposition error occurs when two adjacent characters or digits are inadvertently switched (e.g., entering 12 instead of 21).