Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)Parallel transmission is most often used for sending data on a circuit that is made up of one wire.
• B)Parallel transmission is distinguished from serial transmission by the fact that the transmitting device sends a single bit, then a second bit, and so on, until all the bits are transmitted.
• C)Parallel transmission is only used for analog data.
• D)Serial transmission is slower than parallel transmission.
• E)Parallel transmission is the same as serial transmission.

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