The media access protocol, CSMA/CD, is activated by the host station when it is connected to a _____.
A) switch
B) hub
C) bridge
D) either a switch or a hub
E) router

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CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection) is primarily used in networks with devices connected to a hub. Hubs are simple devices that broadcast data to all connected devices, making collision detection necessary. Switches, on the other hand, create a virtual circuit between sender and receiver, significantly reducing the chances of collisions and thus making CSMA/CD less relevant.

The Media Access Protocol, CSMA/CD, Is Activated by the Host