The RTS/CTS protocol is especially taxing when ____ data packets are being transmitted.
A) short
B) long
C) encrypted
D) redirecting

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The RTS/CTS (Request to Send/Clear to Send) protocol is especially taxing when short data packets are being transmitted because the overhead of the RTS/CTS exchange is significant in comparison to the actual data transmission time, reducing the efficiency of the network.

The RTS/CTS Protocol Is Especially Taxing When ____ Data Packets