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Which statement correctly defines serial transmission?.
- A.Data bits are sent one after another along a single communication path.
- B.All data bits are sent at the same time along separate communication paths.
- C.Data is sent only when a start bit is received.
- D.Data is sent without any timing information.
Model answer
What a good answer should say
- Data bits are sent one after another along a single communication path.
Explanation
Why this works
In serial transmission, bits are transmitted sequentially, one after another, rather than simultaneously.
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