The Key Elements in the Communication Process Include a Source

question 19

True/False

The key elements in the communication process include a source, who encodes an intended meaning into a message; a receiver, who decodes the message into a perceived meaning; and noise, which is any disruption in the transference of the message.

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Definitions:

Optical Isolator Circuit

A component that uses light to transfer an electrical signal between two isolated circuits, preventing high voltages from affecting the system receiving the signal.

Line Voltage Transients

Short-duration surges, spikes, or dips in electrical power supply voltage, which can damage equipment or affect performance.

Electrical Noise

Extraneous interference mixed with a valuable signal, which masks the information it carries.

Discrete Relay

An electromechanical switch used within electronic circuits to control a circuit by a low-power signal or multiple circuits by a single signal.