In a token passing network access control scheme a node can transmit data on the network
A)at all times.
B)only when it has possession of a token.
C)only at the end of a scan cycle.
D)only at the start of a scan cycle.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a token passing network access control scheme, nodes can transmit data on the network only when they have possession of a token. The token is passed from node to node, giving each node the opportunity to transmit data when it has the token. This ensures that there is no contention for the network resources and that each node gets a fair chance to transmit data.

In a Token Passing Network Access Control Scheme a Node