engineering computer science MCQ #483

In a CSMA/CD network, what happens when two stations transmit at the same time?

engineering computer science MCQ #483

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In a CSMA/CD network, what happens when two stations transmit at the same time?

    • A) The packets are successfully transmitted
    • B) The packets collide and are lost
    • C) The stations are notified of the collision
    • D) The network is reset

    Answer: The packets collide and are lost

    Explanation: In CSMA/CD, when two stations transmit at the same time, their packets collide, resulting in data loss.