CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 75

An engineer notices some late collisions on a half-duplex link. The engineer verifies that the devices on both ends of the connection are configured for half duplex.
Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this issue?

Answer options

• A. The link is improperly terminated
• B. One of the devices is misconfigured
• C. The cable length is excessive
• D. One of the devices has a hardware issue

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The most likely cause of late collisions in a half-duplex link is excessive cable length, which can lead to signal degradation and timing issues. While improper termination, misconfiguration, and hardware issues can also cause problems, they are less likely in this scenario since both devices are confirmed to be set for half duplex.