Y8 - Network topologies

Which type of network needs 'terminators' to function correctly?

• Bus

• Ring

• Star

Which type of network needs a 'hub' or 'switch'?

• Star

• Ring

• Bus

In which network do devices only connect directly to two other devices?

• Bus

• Ring

• Star

Which of these is an advantage of a bus network?

• It is easy and cheap to install

• If the main cable fails or gets damaged the network is unaffected

• It is only connected to two other devices

If any cable or device fails in a ring network the rest of the network will also fail

• True

• False

A ring network can transfer data quickly. This is because...

• Data only flows in one direction, so there won't be any data collisions

• The devices are all equipped with fast processors

• It is spread over a large geographical distance

A star network is very reliable. This is because...

• If one device or cable fails, the network continues to work for the other devices

• It is expensive

• It only connects two devices

What network topology is this?

• Star

• Ring

• Bus

What type of network topology is this?

• Ring

• Star

• Bus

What type of network topology is this?

• Bus

• Star

• Ring