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A code has minimum Hamming distance dmin=5. How many random bit errors can it guarantee to correct?

  • A1
  • B2
  • C3
  • D4
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Correct Answer: B. 2
Explanation: Guaranteed correction capability is floor((dmin-1)/2)=floor(4/2)=2 errors.
Reference: Standard communication systems: Hamming distance error correction
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