________ is a commonly used method of random access control,in which each workstation "listens" to traffic on the transmission medium to determine whether a message is being transmitted.
A) Code division multiple access
B) Carrier sense multiple access
C) Hybrid coordination function
D) Group packet radio service
E) Point coordination function

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Carrier sense multiple access (CSMA) is a commonly used method of random access control, in which each workstation "listens" to traffic on the transmission medium to determine whether a message is being transmitted. If the medium is free, the workstation can transmit; otherwise, it waits for a random period of time before attempting to transmit again.

________ Is a Commonly Used Method of Random Access Control,in