Which of the following is the multiple access protocol for channel access control?

A)  CSMA/CD
B)  CSMA/CA
C)  Both CSMA/CD & CSMA/CA
D)  HDLC

Correct Answer :   Both CSMA/CD & CSMA/CA


Explanation : In CSMA/CD, it deals with detection of collision after collision has occurred, whereas CSMA/CA deals with preventing collision. CSMA/CD is abbreviation for Carrier Sensing Multiple Access/Collision detection. CSMA/CA is abbreviation for Carrier Sensing Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance. These protocols are used for efficient multiple channel access.