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CSMA/CD is a medium access control protocol used by which wireless networking technology?

1) 802.11b
2) Bluetooth
3) LTE
4) WiMAX

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CSMA/CD is a protocol traditionally used in wired Ethernet networks and is not used by any wireless networking technology such as 802.11b, Bluetooth, LTE, or WiMAX. These wireless technologies each use their own unique protocols designed for their specific communication needs. correct answer is All of the above.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question at hand involves understanding the implementation of a medium access control protocol known as CSMA/CD, which stands for Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection. This protocol is not used by any wireless networking technology but was traditionally used in wired networking for Ethernet over coaxial cables. In the context of wireless technologies, the ones listed are 802.11b, Bluetooth, LTE, and WiMAX, none of which use CSMA/CD as their medium access control protocol. 802.11b is a part of the IEEE 802.11 series of WLAN standards which uses the CSMA/CA protocol (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance).

Bluetooth, known for radio communication in the 2.4-GHz range, has its own protocol for medium access control which is designed for low-power and short-range communication. LTE (Long-Term Evolution) and WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) both use different schemes that are optimized for high-speed mobile communication. correct answer is All of the above.

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