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What is the difference between "synchronous" and "asynchronous" data transfer between components?

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The correct answer is A) Synchronous transfer is coordinated by a shared clock signal, with both sender and receiver operating in lockstep; asynchronous transfer does not rely on a shared clock and uses signaling to indicate when data is ready

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Correct Answer

Synchronous transfer is coordinated by a shared clock signal, with both sender and receiver operating in lockstep; asynchronous transfer does not rely on a shared clock and uses signaling to indicate when data is ready

Explanation

Synchronous communication uses a common clock to time data transfers precisely, while asynchronous communication uses start/stop signals or handshaking, allowing devices with different or no shared clocks to communicate.

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