Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Data Transmission (Section 12 - No. 4)
What does a checksum do?
Encrypts the data.
Compares two values of data to check data integrity.
Verifies the sender's identity.
Increases the transmission speed.
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The checksum is the value calculated from data which is used to compare if the original data has changed or not.