Types &
Methods of
Data
Transmission

A. show understanding of what is meant by transmission of data

• • Bandwidth and Data Transmission

B. distinguish between serial and parallel data transmission

• • Buses

C. show understanding of the reasons for choosing serial or parallel data transmission

D. show understanding of the need to check for errors

• • Checksum and CRC

E. explain how parity bits are used for error detection

F. identify current uses of serial and parallel data transmission, such as Integrated Circuits (IC) and Universal Serial Bus (USB)

ZAK Notes