The 802.11 standard provides an option that can be used when collisions occur due to a hidden node. That option is known as ____.
A) virtual node detection
B) node collision protocol
C) virtual carrier sensing
D) hidden node detection

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The option provided by the 802.11 standard to handle collisions due to hidden nodes is known as virtual carrier sensing. This technique enables stations to sense and avoid collisions with hidden nodes by detecting whether a channel is busy, even if they cannot detect the actual transmitter. This helps to improve the overall efficiency of the wireless network. Options A, B, and D are not the correct options as they do not refer to the specific technique used to handle hidden node collisions.

The 80211 Standard Provides an Option That Can Be Used When