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Which description best matches synchronous data transmission?.
- A.Data is transmitted according to a shared timing signal or agreed timing.
- B.Each character must be preceded by a start bit and followed by a stop bit.
- C.Data can only be transmitted over multiple wires.
- D.The receiver ignores the timing of incoming data.
Model answer
What a good answer should say
- Data is transmitted according to a shared timing signal or agreed timing.
Explanation
Why this works
Synchronous transmission keeps the sender and receiver coordinated using shared or agreed timing, allowing data to be sent as a continuous, coordinated stream.
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