Why does CSMA/CD use a random delay? (Hint: think of many identical computers on a network.)

What will be an ideal response?


Randomization is used to avoid having multiple stations transmit simultaneously as soon as
the cable is idle. That is, the standard specifies a maximum delay, d, and requires each station to
choose a random delay less than d after a collision occurs. In most cases, when two stations each
choose a random value, the station that chooses the smallest

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A signature-based IDPS examines network traffic in search of patterns that match known ____.

A. keys B. addresses C. signatures D. phrases

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Brackets indicate to Access that a mathematical calculation is necessary

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In the accompanying figure of a Microsoft Word 2016 document, which of the following is Box 1pointing to?? ?

A. ?Increase Font Size button B. ?Superscript button C. ?Decrease Font Size button D. ?Subscript button

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