1.2.2 Quality of Communication 2

Internal Factors

Internal factors that interfere with network communication are related to the nature of the message itself.

Different types of messages may vary in complexity and importance. Clear and concise messages are usually easier to understand than complex messages. Important communications require more care to ensure that they are delivered and understood by the recipient.

Internal factors affecting the successful communication across the network include:
The size of the message
The complexity of the message
The importance of the message

Large messages may be interrupted or delayed at different points within the network. A message with a low importance or priority could be dropped if the network becomes overloaded.

Both the internal and external factors that affect the receipt of a message must be anticipated and controlled for network communications to be successful. New innovations in network hardware and software are being implemented to ensure the quality and reliability of network communications.