Which media access control method is used by Ethernet technology to minimize collisions in the network?
A.
CSMA/CD
B.
token passing
C.
back-on algorithm
D.
full-duplex
Explanation:
Carrier Sense Multiple Access – Collision Detection (CSMA/CD) is used by Ethernet technology to minimize
collisions in the network. The CSMA/CD method uses a back-off algorithm to calculate random time for
retransmission after a collision. When two stations start transmitting at the same time, their signals will collide.
The CSMA/CD method detects the collision, and both stations hold the retransmission for a certain amount of
time that is determined by the back-off algorithm. This is an effort to help ensure that the retransmitted frames
do not collide.
Token passing is used by the token-ring network topology to control communication on the network.Full-duplex is the Ethernet communication mode that allows workstation to send and receive simultaneously.
With the use of full-duplex, the bandwidth of the station can effectively be doubled. Hubs are not capable of
handling full-duplex communication. You need dedicated switch ports to allow full-duplex communication.
The back-on algorithm is an invalid option. There is no such contention method.
Objective:
LAN Switching Fundamentals
Sub-Objective:
Describe and verify switching conceptsCisco Documentation > Internetworking Technology Handbook > Ethernet Technologies