A problem with ________ is that capacity is wasted because the medium will generally remain idle following the end of a transmission,even if there are one or more stations waiting to transmit.
A)p-persistent CSMA
B)nonpersistent CSMA
C)1-persistent CSMA
D)slotted ALOHA

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This problem statement highlights the inefficiency of idle time after transmission, which is a characteristic of nonpersistent CSMA. The other options, p-persistent CSMA and 1-persistent CSMA, also have the potential for idle time after transmission. Slotted ALOHA, on the other hand, divides the transmission time into slots and allows multiple stations to transmit in each slot, so idle time after transmission is minimized. However, it is not mentioned in the problem statement, therefore B is the best option that matches with the given explanation.

A Problem with ________ Is That Capacity Is Wasted Because