The access method that listens for a busy signal before transmitting data is
A) CSMA/CD
B) Token passing
C) Closed
D) Restrictive

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CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection) is a network access method used in Ethernet technology where a device listens for a carrier signal (or a "busy" signal) before attempting to transmit data. If the medium is busy, the device waits before trying to transmit.

The Access Method That Listens for a Busy Signal Before