Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Data Transmission (Section 13 - No. 40)
In data transmission, what is the primary function of a 'checksum'?
To determine the packet's route.
To ensure data has been encrypted.
To check for errors that might occur during transmission.
To improve the transmission speed.
הֶסבֵּר
A checksum helps in verifying data integrity by checking for errors.