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A code has minimum Hamming distance dmin=4. How many bit errors can it guarantee to detect in a codeword?

  • A1
  • B2
  • C3
  • D4
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Correct Answer: C. 3
Explanation: A block code with minimum distance dmin can detect up to dmin-1 errors. Thus 4-1=3 errors are guaranteed detectable.
Reference: Standard communication systems: Hamming distance error detection
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