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T3 Homework 3

The document contains questions related to data transmission and error checking methods, including parity bits, checksums, and check digits. It requires calculations for parity bits for characters J and K, identification of corrupted bytes, and the calculation of a checksum for a given transmission. Additionally, it discusses the use of check digits and methods for ensuring data integrity during transmission.

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T3 Homework 3

The document contains questions related to data transmission and error checking methods, including parity bits, checksums, and check digits. It requires calculations for parity bits for characters J and K, identification of corrupted bytes, and the calculation of a checksum for a given transmission. Additionally, it discusses the use of check digits and methods for ensuring data integrity during transmission.

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Name:​ ​ Class:​ ​Mark:​

1.​ The ASCII codes for J and K are 1001010 and 1001011 respectively.
(a)​ In an even parity system, what would be the value of the parity bit for the ​
characters J and K?​ [2]

‘J’ parity bit:

‘K’ parity bit:

(b)​ Characters L, M and N are transmitted serially using odd parity. The parity bits ​
are indicated within the bold border. Part of the transmission was corrupted by
interference. Which of these bytes would fail the parity check?​ [1]

Byte 3 Byte 2 Byte 1


0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0

(c)​ What would the computer system do to correct this transmission error?​ [1]

1
​ ​

2.​ Draw a line to match each file type to its appropriate description.​ [4]

The last digit of a sequence used to


Checksum check all other digits are correct and in
the correct order

Used to check that data has been


Check digit successfully sent by waiting for an
acknowledgement of receipt

An algorithm is applied to the


transmitted data resulting in additional
data which is appended to the
Automatic repeat request
transmission. When received, the same
algorithm is applied, and the output is
compared with that which was sent.

Used to make the total number of 1s


Parity check
sent either even or odd

3.​ An internet protocol uses a checksum algorithm to ensure that the data within each data
packet is received without error.
(a)​ The check sum is calculated by adding the value of each byte, dividing by 255 and
taking the remainder.
​ Calculate the checksum value in binary for the following transmission:
​ Show your working.​ [4]

Byte 3 Byte 2 Byte 1


0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 0

(b)​ A check digit is a type of checksum. Suggest two uses of check digits.​ [2]

2
​ ​

(c)​ An alternative method of sending data without error is for the receiver to send ​
back exactly the same data that was sent. The sender can then check this to see ​
it matches the data that was originally sent.​ [1]

[Total 15 Marks]

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