What is the minimum Hamming distance required to detect up to 2-bit errors?

Options

  • A. 2
  • B. 3
  • C. 4
  • D. 5
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

C. 4

Detailed Explanation

Correct Answer: (C) 3
The minimum Hamming distance d required to detect up to s errors is d = s + 1.
For detecting 2-bit errors: d = 2 + 1 = 3.