Bit stuffing means adding an extra 0 to the data section of the frame when there is a sequence of bits with the same pattern as the ________.
A)Header
B)Trailer
C)Flag
D)None of the above

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Bit stuffing is used to avoid confusion between the actual data and control information, such as the flag sequence that marks the beginning or end of a frame. By inserting an extra 0 in sequences of data that resemble the flag pattern, it ensures that the flag sequence remains unique and recognizable.

Bit Stuffing Means Adding an Extra 0 to the Data