Question

When two or more PCs try to access a baseband network cable at the same time, it is called ________

(a) contention

(b) collision

(c) excess traffic

(d) switching

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This intriguing question originated from Variation Method in section Angle Modulation of Analog Communications

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) contention

To elaborate: Contention is a term of networks, used when two or more PCs try to access a baseband network cable at the same time.