Asynchronous Transmission

question 42

Multiple Choice

Asynchronous transmission:

• A) is used to transmit each character simultaneously with all other characters
• B) has a pre-determined, fixed time between sending characters
• C) is typically used on multipoint half duplex circuits
• D) uses a continuous series of start bits as an idle signal
• E) is also known as start-stop transmission

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