Communication is simply the act of transferring information from one place to another.

What is Communication

Communication Process

Data Source Transmission Transmission Medium Receiver Destination

Basic Components of Communication System

Basic Components

A Data Source, also called a data file, is simply a collection of records that store data.

Transmitter: A set of equipment used to generate and transmit electromagnetic waves carrying messages or signals, especially those of radio or television.

Transmission media is a pathway that carries the information from sender to receiver. We use different types of cables or waves to transmit data. Data is transmitted normally through electrical or electromagnetic signals.

Receiver:"In the communication process, the role of receiver is, as important as that of sender. There are five receiver steps in the process of communication--Receive, Understand, Accept, Use, and Give a Feedback. Without these steps, being followed by the receiver, no communication process would be complete and successful."

Destination: Many computer commands move data from one file to another or from one storage device to another. This is referred to as moving the data from the source to the destination

Advantages: 1. It is fast and easier.

2. No paper is wasted. 3. The messages can be stored in the device for longer times.

Disadvantages: Sometimes, the quickness of digital

communication is harmful as messages can be sent with the click of a mouse.

Advantages and Disadvantages