What is the name for the exchange of signals between devices, such as a printer and a computer, used to establish that they are both ready to send and receive data?

Model answer

handshaking

Also accepted: hand shaking

Explanation

Handshaking is the exchange of signals between devices to establish their readiness to send and receive data.

Derived from ZIMSEC Computer Science 4021/2 Paper 2, November 2019, Q1

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