COMPUTER NETWORKING

PHYSICAL LAYER AND TRANSMISSION MEDIA

TRANSMISSION MEDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is data communication?
A
Transfer of data from one point to the next.
B
Transfer of electronic data from one point to the next over a communication medium.
C
sending information
D
none of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Data transmission, digital transmission or digital communications is the transfer of data over a point-to-point or point-to-multipoint communication channel. Examples of such channels include copper wires, optical fibers, wireless communication channels, storage media and computer buses.

Detailed explanation-2: -Thus, data communication refers to the exchange of data between two or more networked or connected devices. These devices must be capable of sending and receiving data over a communication medium. Examples of such devices include personal computers, mobile phones, laptops, etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -Data transmission is the transfer of data from one digital device to another. This transfer occurs via point-to-point data streams or channels.

Detailed explanation-4: -Data communications are the exchange of data between two devices via some form of transmission medium such as a wire cable. For data communications to occur, the communicating devices must be part of a communication system made up of a combination of hardware (physical equipment) and software (programs).

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