Multiple choice

Usually, it takes 10-bits to represent one character. How many characters can be transmitted at a speed of 1200 BPS?

  1. 10

  2. 12

  3. 120

  4. 1200

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C Correct answer
Explanation

At 1200 bits per second (BPS), and with 10 bits required per character, the number of characters per second is 1200 / 10 = 120 characters per second.