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Recognize the importance of verifying data after it has been transmitted and understand the potential causes of errors during this process, such as data loss, gain, or alteration due to interference.

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Cambridge IGCSE Computer ScienceData transmission

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Recognize the importance of verifying data after it has been transmitted and understand the potential causes of errors during this process, such as data loss, gain, or alteration due to interference

This point belongs to Methods of error detection, especially Methods of error detection outcomes.
You need to be able to recognize the importance of verifying data after it has been transmitted and understand the potential causes of errors during this process, such as data loss, gain, or alteration due to interference.
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