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