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.
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A checksum helps in verifying data integrity by checking for errors.