Question

Select the correct statement(s) regarding DCE and DTE interfaces.

a. DTE and DCE describes the device types (e.g., computers, switches, routers, etc.)
b. distinguishing between DTE and DCE is only required for half-duplex communications
c. DTE and DCE describes the interface and direction of data flow between devices; a single device may have both types of interfaces
d. all statements are correct

Answer 1

The correct statement regarding DCE and DTE interfaces is:

c. DTE and DCE describes the interface and direction of data flow between devices; a single device may have both types of interfaces.

Step-by-step explanation:

DTE stands for Data Terminal Equipment. It is a device that initiates or controls a device's serial connection. The term DCE stands for Data Communications Equipment. It is a device that is used to a modem or other communication interfaces to the DTE device. DTE is a communication receptor, while DCE is a communication broadcaster or distributor.