Question
What is the effect of CSMA/CA collision handling on data throughput in KNX TP?
Answer
D — Throughput is not reduced, because the winning telegram completes without data loss
Correct: Since one telegram continues uninterrupted and none is destroyed, data throughput is not reduced.
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- A.Throughput halves whenever two devices collide
- B.All colliding telegrams are lost and resent, lowering throughput
- C.Throughput drops to zero until a master resets the bus
- D.Throughput is not reduced, because the winning telegram completes without data loss✓
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