Which type of noise refers to the total failure of the medium being used for communication, such as a dropped phone call or disconnected internet connection?
A) jargon
B) semantics
C) loss of transmission
D) ambiguity
E) none of these

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Loss of transmission refers to a complete failure of the medium being used for communication, resulting in a disconnection or interruption of the message being sent. Jargon, semantics, and ambiguity are all related to language or word choice, but do not refer specifically to technical or physical issues with communication.

Which Type of Noise Refers to the Total Failure of the Medium