In a network, how many 8-bit characters can be transmitted per second over a…

In a network, how many 8-bit characters can be transmitted per second over a 9600 baud serial communication link using asynchronous mode of transmission with one start bit, eight data bits, two stop bits, and one parity bit ?

Answer: B. 800"9600 baud" means that the serial port is capable of transferring a maximum of 9600 bits per second. Total Data To send = 1 bit(start) + 8 bits(char size) + 1…

  1. A.

    600

  2. B.

    800

  3. C.

    876

  4. D.

    1200

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Correct answer: B

"9600 baud" means that the serial port is capable of transferring a maximum of 9600 bits per second.

Total Data To send = 1 bit(start) + 8 bits(char size) + 1 bit(Parity) + 2 bits(Stop)

= 12 bits.

Number of 8-bit characters that can be transmitted per second = 9600/12 = 800.

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