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A signal is described as continuous but is mistakenly treated as digital. What error might occur?

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Computer Networks - Physical and Data Link Layer
A signal is described as continuous but is mistakenly treated as digital. What error might occur?
ANo error will occur
BSignal will become louder
CLoss of signal detail and distortion
DSignal will travel faster
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand signal types

    Continuous signals have smooth variations; treating them as digital means sampling discrete points.
  2. Step 2: Identify consequence of wrong treatment

    This causes loss of detail and distortion because the smooth signal is approximated by steps.
  3. Final Answer:

    Loss of signal detail and distortion -> Option C
  4. Quick Check:

    Wrong signal type handling = distortion [OK]
Quick Trick: Treating analog as digital causes distortion [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Assuming signal gets louder
  • Thinking speed changes
  • Believing no error occurs

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