Contention - Definition - Networking

Q.  Networking: Contention is ________
- Published on 24 Jun 15

a. One or more conductors that serve as a common connection for a related group of devices
b. a continuous frequency capable of being modulated or impressed with a second signal
c. the condition when two or more stations attempt to use the same channel at the same time
d. a collection of interconnected functional units that provides a data communications service among stations attached to the network

ANSWER: the condition when two or more stations attempt to use the same channel at the same time
 
Contention is media access method which is used to share a broadcast medium. In this any computer can transmit data any time (first cum first serve basis)

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