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Worksheet 3- Error Detection Methods

The document is a worksheet focused on various error detection methods in data transmission, including parity checks, checksums, echo checks, check digits, and Automatic Repeat Query (ARQ). It poses questions that require explanations, calculations, and justifications related to these methods. Each question is accompanied by a marking scheme detailing how marks are allocated for correct answers.

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Worksheet 3- Error Detection Methods

The document is a worksheet focused on various error detection methods in data transmission, including parity checks, checksums, echo checks, check digits, and Automatic Repeat Query (ARQ). It poses questions that require explanations, calculations, and justifications related to these methods. Each question is accompanied by a marking scheme detailing how marks are allocated for correct answers.

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WORKSHEET 3 -ERROR DETECTION METHODS

Question 1: Parity Check (5 marks)

a) Explain the concept of a parity bit.


b) For the following data, perform an even parity check:
Data to be transmitted: 1011010
i. What parity bit should be added?
ii. If the data is received as 1011110, has an error occurred? Justify your answer.

Marking Scheme:

● a. Correct definition of parity bit (1 mark)


● b.i. Correct parity bit calculation (1 mark)
● b.ii. Correct error detection and justification (2 marks)

Question 2: Checksum (6 marks)

a) Describe the method of checksum error detection.


b) Given the data to be transmitted: 11010111 01101001, calculate the checksum using the
simple method (add the binary numbers).
c) If the receiver calculates a checksum of 11110111, explain whether there is an error in the
transmission.

Marking Scheme:

● a. Explanation of checksum (2 marks)


● b. Correct calculation of checksum (2 marks)
● c. Correct explanation of error detection (2 marks)

Question 3: Echo Check (4 marks)

a) What is an echo check, and how is it used to detect errors in data transmission?
b) List one advantage and one limitation of using an echo check for error detection.

Marking Scheme:

● a. Explanation of echo check (2 marks)


● b. Advantage and limitation of echo check (1 mark each)
Question 4: Check Digit (5 marks)

a) Explain how a check digit is used to detect errors in data entry.


b) Consider an ISBN number: 978-0-306-40615-X.
i. Calculate the check digit (X) using the ISBN formula for a 13-digit ISBN.
ii. If the check digit is incorrectly entered as Y, how would you detect the error?

Marking Scheme:

● a. Correct explanation of check digit (2 marks)


● b.i. Correct calculation of check digit (2 marks)
● b.ii. Correct explanation of error detection (1 mark)

Question 5: ARQ (Automatic Repeat Query) (3 marks)

Explain the process of ARQ (Automatic Repeat Query) in error control during data transmission.
Marking Scheme: Correct explanation of ARQ process (3 marks)

Question 6: Error Detection in Data Transmission (6 marks)

a) Identify four potential causes of errors in data transmission.


b) Using an example, explain how checksum can detect errors during transmission.
c) Why is it important to check for errors after data transmission?

Marking Scheme:

● a. Correct identification of four causes of errors (1 mark each)


● b. Explanation of checksum error detection with example (3 marks)
● c. Explanation of why error checking is important (2 marks)

Question 7: General Error Detection (5 marks)

a) Describe the difference between symmetric encryption and asymmetric encryption in


terms of key management.
b) Explain how an automatic repeat request (ARQ) system helps in ensuring data is received
without errors.

Marking Scheme:

● a. Explanation of symmetric vs. asymmetric encryption in terms of key management (2


marks)
● b. Explanation of how ARQ ensures data is received without errors (3 marks)

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