SSCP · Question #831
What is defined as the rules for communicating between computers on a Local Area Network (LAN)?
The correct answer is A. LAN Media Access methods. LAN Media Access methods define the rules that govern how devices share and access the physical transmission medium on a LAN. Examples include CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection) used in Ethernet, and token passing used in Token Ring networks. These…
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What is defined as the rules for communicating between computers on a Local Area Network (LAN)?
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- ALAN Media Access methods
- BLAN topologies
- CLAN transmission methods
- DContention Access Control
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(48 responses)- A90% (43)
- B2% (1)
- C2% (1)
- D6% (3)
Explanation
LAN Media Access methods define the rules that govern how devices share and access the physical transmission medium on a LAN. Examples include CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection) used in Ethernet, and token passing used in Token Ring networks. These rules determine when and how a device can transmit data to avoid collisions and ensure orderly communication. LAN topologies refer to physical/logical layout, LAN transmission methods refer to how bits are physically transmitted, and Contention Access Control is a subset of media access methods, not the broader definition.
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