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Data Communication MCQs with Answers

Practice important Data Communication MCQs with answers and explanations.

Multiple Choice Questions

Q781: Fill in the blank: The mB/nBmB/nBmB/nB encoding technique is an example of ______ coding.
  • A: Block
  • B: Line
  • C: Pulse
  • D: Analog
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A

Q782: Which of the following is not a feature of block coding?
  • A: Ensures synchronization
  • B: Provides redundancy
  • C: Reduces complexity
  • D: Converts m bits to n bits
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C

Q783: Fill in the blank: Block coding introduces redundancy to help with ______ in digital communication.
  • A: Error correction
  • B: Line coding
  • C: Synchronization
  • D: Data compression
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C

Q784: Block coding is most useful in ______.
  • A: Analog signals
  • B: Digital signals
  • C: Wireless communication
  • D: Optical communication
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B

Q785: What is the purpose of 4B/5B encoding in block coding?
  • A: Compression of data
  • B: Error detection
  • C: Ensuring synchronization
  • D: Increasing bandwidth
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C

Q786: Fill in the blank: In block coding, 4B/5B encoding converts 4 bits into ______ bits.
  • A: 2
  • B: 5
  • C: 6
  • D: 8
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B

Q787: Which of the following is an advantage of 4B/5B block coding with NRZ-I?
  • A: Error detection
  • B: Synchronization
  • C: Data compression
  • D: Power saving
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B

Q788: Fill in the blank: NRZ-I stands for ______.
  • A: Non-Return-to-Zero Inverted
  • B: Non-Recoverable Zone Input
  • C: Non-Repeating Zero Invert
  • D: New-Zone Reduced Input
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A

Q789: What does NRZ-I encoding use to indicate a binary '1'?
  • A: Change in voltage level
  • B: No change in voltage level
  • C: Signal inversion
  • D: Increased frequency
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C

Q790: Fill in the blank: In 4B/5B encoding, the additional bit ensures that there are no more than ______ consecutive zeros.
  • A: 2
  • B: 4
  • C: 6
  • D: 8
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C

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