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What is checksum and where is used?


I have a project with topic what is checksum, I would like to explain where to be focused on, and to make more attractive from others colleagues. What checksum?

Where is used and how can I explain it with a short term?


Solution

  • Checksum is a digit representing the sum of the correct digits in a piece of stored or transmitted digital data, against which later comparisons can be made to detect errors in the data.

    You can refer below links for more detail: 1. http://www.online-tech-tips.com/cool-websites/what-is-checksum/

    1. http://www.thegeekstuff.com/2012/05/ip-header-checksum

    Hope it will help you.