Design Criteria for Medium Access Protocols
A)maximize the throughput by maximize the delay and energy spent.
B)to minimize the time in listening mode as much as possible.
C)to maximize the time in listening mode as much as possible.
D)avoid the switched off devices handling

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Minimizing the time in listening mode is a key design criterion for medium access protocols to conserve energy, especially in wireless networks where devices are battery-powered.