kontrollsummen
Kontrollsummen is a value derived from data used to verify its integrity. In computing, it is produced by applying a checksum algorithm to a sequence of bytes or symbols. The resulting fixed-size value is stored or transmitted with the data, and recalculated on receipt to detect discrepancies.
Common forms include simple parity, ones' complement or sum-based checksums, and cyclic redundancy checks (CRC). CRCs,
Calculation and use: The algorithm processes the data to produce the fixed-length kontrollsumm. For a CRC, the
Applications: Kontrollsummen are used for error detection in data transmission, storage media, and file downloads; they
Limitations: They are not foolproof and can fail to detect certain errors or collisions. They are not