Practice Checksums - 1.2.2 | Module 7: The Data Link Layer | Computer Network
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the main purpose of a checksum in data transmission?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about why we need to ensure data integrity in communication.

Question 2

Easy

Describe one limitation of using checksums.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how errors might interact during summation.

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Question 1

What does a checksum primarily help determine?

  • Data integrity
  • Data speed
  • Data formatting

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how checksums function in data verification.

Question 2

True or false: Checksums can detect all error types.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the limitations discussed on checksums.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a string of binary data '10110110', divide it into two 4-bit segments, calculate the checksum, and explain the process.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Break it down into steps of dividing and summing.

Question 2

Create and analyze a scenario in which a checksum fails to notice an error during transmission.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how some errors might 'cancel out' during the checksum calculation.

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