Which of the Following Is True About the Data Link

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the data link protocol,PPP?

• A) it is commonly used in WANs
• B) it is a bit-oriented protocol
• C) it uses block check characters for error detection
• D) it was developed in the 1970s
• E) it uses parity bits for error detection

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