Single bit and burst error

Question

Explain what you mean by the single bit error and burst error.

Answer 1

a) Single bit error : The term single bit error means that only one bit of the given data unit (like byte character/data unit or packet) is altered from 1 to 0 or from 0 to 1.

b) Burst error : It means that 2 or more bits within the data unit have varied from the 1 to 0 from 0 to 1.