What occurs when a collision happens on a network?
A) The collision goes undetected, and data transmission continues.
B) The collision will create an error in the network switch, but otherwise, no issues will occur as a result.
C) Each node on the network stops transmitting, until manually told to reconnect and transmit.
D) Each node on the network waits a random amount of time and then resends the transmission.

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When a collision occurs on a network, each node on the network will wait for a random amount of time and then attempt to resend the transmission. This is known as a collision detection and avoidance (CDMA) method and is designed to reduce the likelihood of further collisions occurring. Option A is incorrect as collisions are usually detected and addressed by the network. Option B is also incorrect as collisions can cause significant issues in network performance. Option C is incorrect as nodes do not need to be manually told to reconnect and transmit after a collision.

What Occurs When a Collision Happens on a Network