DATA COMMUNICATION AND NETWORKS
DATA COMMUNICATION AND NETWORKS DATA COMMUNICATION AND NETWORKS 1. Define the term Computer Networks. A Computer network is a number if computers interconnected by one or more transmission paths. The transmission path often is the telephone line, due to its convenience and universal preserve. 2. Define Data Communication. Data Communication is the exchange of data (in the form of Os and 1s) between two devices via some form of transmission medium (such as a wire cable). 3. What is the fundamental purpose behind data Communication? The purpose of data communication is to exchange information between two agents. 4. List out the types of data Communication. Data Communication is considered Local – if the communicating device are in the same building. Remote – if the device are farther apart. 5. Define the terms data and information. Data: is a representation of facts, concepts and instructions presented in a formalized manner suitable for communication, interpretation ...