- Simplex: Data flows in one direction only (e.g., keyboard to computer).
- Half-duplex: Data flows in both directions, but not simultaneously (e.g., walkie-talkies).
- Full-duplex: Data flows in both directions simultaneously (e.g., telephone conversation).
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