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The document outlines various types of errors that can occur in computer networks, including single-bit errors, burst errors, packet loss, jitter, latency, duplication, out-of-order delivery, checksum errors, collisions, and interference. Each error type is described with its cause and impact on data transmission integrity and reliability. Understanding these errors helps network administrators implement effective error detection and correction methods.

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types of errors

The document outlines various types of errors that can occur in computer networks, including single-bit errors, burst errors, packet loss, jitter, latency, duplication, out-of-order delivery, checksum errors, collisions, and interference. Each error type is described with its cause and impact on data transmission integrity and reliability. Understanding these errors helps network administrators implement effective error detection and correction methods.

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Computer networks can encounter various types of errors that affect the integrity and reliability of

data transmission. Here are some common types of errors:

1. Single-bit Error
• Description: Only one bit of the data unit is changed from 0 to 1 or from 1 to 0.
• Cause: Typically caused by random noise in the communication channel.
• Impact: Can often be corrected with simple error-detection mechanisms.

2. Burst Error
• Description: A sequence of bits is corrupted; it affects multiple bits but they occur in a
cluster.
• Cause: Usually due to noise bursts or electromagnetic interference.
• Impact: More complex to detect and correct compared to single-bit errors.

3. Packet Loss
• Description: Entire packets of data are lost during transmission.
• Cause: Network congestion, faulty hardware, or issues with routing.
• Impact: Can lead to noticeable interruptions in applications like video streaming or VoIP.

4. Jitter
• Description: Variation in packet arrival time.
• Cause: Network congestion, varying delays in packet-switching networks.
• Impact: Degrades quality of real-time applications like video conferencing and online
gaming.

5. Latency
• Description: Delay between the sender and receiver in data communication.
• Cause: Distance between nodes, number of hops, processing delays.
• Impact: Affects the performance of time-sensitive applications.

6. Duplication
• Description: Duplicate copies of a data packet are received.
• Cause: Errors in network protocols or transmission.
• Impact: Can cause confusion in the sequence of data and lead to inefficiency.

7. Out-of-Order Delivery
• Description: Data packets arrive at the destination in a different order than they were sent.
• Cause: Different paths taken by packets in a network.
• Impact: Affects applications that require data in a specific sequence.

8. Checksum Errors
• Description: Mismatch between the checksum calculated at the source and the destination.
• Cause: Corruption of data in transit.
• Impact: Data integrity is compromised, and retransmission might be necessary.

9. Collisions
• Description: Two or more packets are transmitted simultaneously on the same network
segment.
• Cause: Typically occurs in shared media environments like Ethernet.
• Impact: Results in corrupted data that needs retransmission.

10. Interference
• Description: Unwanted electromagnetic signals affect the network communication.
• Cause: Other electronic devices, weather conditions, physical obstructions.
• Impact: Can degrade signal quality and lead to errors.
By understanding these types of errors, network administrators can implement appropriate error
detection and correction methods to ensure reliable communication.

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