Data Communication · Class 12 · CBSE · Science Computer Science
Which transmission mode allows communication in both directions, but only one direction at a time?
Practice question from Data Communication (Class 12 · CBSE · Science Computer Science), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
easy · MCQ · Q-553D56
Which transmission mode allows communication in both directions, but only one direction at a time?
- A.Simplex
- B.Half-duplexCorrect answer
- C.Full-duplex
- D.Multiplex
Solution
In half-duplex communication, data can travel in both directions, but transmission occurs in only one direction at a time, as in walkie-talkies.
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