Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Data Transmission (Section 10 - No. 18)
What is a benefit of using checksums over parity checks for error detection?
Checksums are simpler to calculate.
Checksums can detect multiple-bit errors more effectively.
Checksums require less computational resources.
Checksums can be used for encryption.
Uitleg
Checksums are generally more effective at detecting errors than parity checks.