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Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Data Transmission (Section 9)

1
What is a characteristic of the communication between sender and receiver in ARQ?
Answer
(C)
The receiver sends an acknowledgment.
2
Which of the following is an example of simplex data transmission?
Answer
(C)
Landing data from a computer to a printer
3
What is the primary purpose of the IP address in a data packet's header?
Answer
(B)
To identify the source and destination of the data.
4
What method of data transmission ensures that data is not lost or corrupted, by sending the data multiple times?
Answer
(C)
Automatic Repeat Request (ARQ)
5
What type of data transmission is used by a CB radio?
Answer
(B)
Half-duplex
6
What is the main purpose of a 'key' in cryptography?
Answer
(C)
To encrypt and decrypt data.
7
What is the typical range of data transmission speed in a USB system?
Answer
(A)
12 Mbps to 1 Gbps
8
Which of the following is an example of a public-key encryption algorithm?
Answer
(C)
RSA
9
What is 'CRC' used for in data transmission?
Answer
(B)
To ensure data integrity.
10
What is one of the primary benefits of using a USB connection?
Answer
(B)
It allows for easy connection and disconnection of devices.
11
What is the primary goal of an echo check?
Answer
(C)
To confirm data accuracy.
12
How does a receiving device know when it has received all packets?
Answer
(D)
When it has received all packets as indicated in the header.
13
What is the purpose of the extra bit added in a parity check?
Answer
(C)
To ensure that the total number of '1' bits is always even or odd
14
In the ISBN-13 example, what is the remainder after the calculation used to generate the check digit?
Answer
(D)
7
15
What is the main role of the IP address in the packet header?
Answer
(B)
To identify the source and the destination of the data.
16
What is the primary advantage of packet switching?
Answer
(C)
It is simple to expand and manage a network.
17
Which of the following methods are used to detect errors in data transmission?
Answer
A
B
D
18
What is a primary benefit of serial data transmission?
Answer
(C)
Requires fewer wires, simplifying cabling.
19
Which of the following is used for error detection in data transmission?
Answer
A
C
20
When employing asymmetric encryption, which of the following users would keep the private key?
Answer
(B)
The receiver
21
What type of errors are check digits particularly useful in identifying?
Answer
(B)
Errors when data is typed or scanned.
22
What does 'CRC' stand for in the context of data transmission?
Answer
(B)
Cyclic Redundancy Code
23
Which of the following is a characteristic of symmetric encryption?
Answer
(C)
Uses a single key for both encryption and decryption.
24
In the context of packet switching, what is the purpose of the 'sequence number'?
Answer
(B)
To help reassemble packets in the correct order.
25
When data is sent in packets, why is it necessary to reassemble the packets at the destination?
Answer
(A)
To ensure the correct order
26
What does the term 'bit' typically refer to in data transmission contexts?
Answer
(B)
The smallest unit of data, a binary digit (0 or 1).
27
Which transmission mode is used for a walkie-talkie?
Answer
(B)
Half-duplex
28
What is the main purpose of the trailer section in a data packet?
Answer
(B)
To verify data integrity and detect errors.
29
In the context of a network, what is a 'node'?
Answer
(B)
A device connected to a network, such as a computer or a router.
30
What is an advantage of using USB (Universal Serial Bus)?
Answer
(C)
Devices can be automatically detected and drivers installed
31
What is an essential element of public-key cryptography?
Answer
(B)
A private key and a public key.
32
What role does a public key play in asymmetric encryption?
Answer
(C)
To encrypt data.
33
What is the role of sequence numbers in packetized data transmission?
Answer
(B)
To ensure data arrives in the correct order.
34
Which of the following terms represents the original message before it is encrypted, in the context of cryptographic techniques?
Answer
(C)
Plaintext
35
In symmetric encryption, which key is of the highest importance to safeguard?
Answer
(C)
The secret key.
36
What is a notable advantage of serial data transmission?
Answer
(B)
Requires fewer wires for data transfer.
37
What is a common application of asymmetric encryption?
Answer
(D)
Secure communication over a public network.
38
Which type of data transmission can send and receive data simultaneously?
Answer
(C)
Full-duplex
39
What is the main advantage of using Checksum?
Answer
(A)
It is easy to implement
40
In asymmetric encryption, which key is used to encrypt data?
Answer
(B)
Public key
41
Which type of encryption uses a key to lock the data, while using another key to unlock it?
Answer
(B)
Asymmetric
42
What is a characteristic of asymmetric key encryption?
Answer
(B)
Uses two mathematically linked keys (public and private).
43
What is the main difference between parallel and serial data transmission?
Answer
(B)
Parallel transmits bits simultaneously, while serial transmits bits sequentially.
44
What is a key used for in cryptography?
Answer
(B)
To encrypt and decrypt data.
45
Which key is used for encryption in public-key cryptography?
Answer
(B)
Public key
46
What is a key used for in data encryption?
Answer
(B)
To transform data into an unreadable format.
47
In the context of data transmission, what does 'CRC' stand for?
Answer
(A)
Cyclic Redundancy Check
48
What is the function of the 'trailer' in a data packet?
Answer
(B)
To verify the data's integrity and detect transmission errors.
49
What is the primary objective of an echo check in data transmission?
Answer
(B)
To verify the accuracy of the data received.
50
Which method is often used to check for errors in packet data?
Answer
(A)
Checksum