WJEC 1.2.3 Network Topologies

Which type of network is a star topology likely to be used with?

• WAN (Wide Area Network)

• MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)

• LAN (Local Area Network)

• PAN (Personal Area Network)

Why is a LAN (Local Area Network) suitable for a star topology?

• Because they are popular for large corporations and data centers.

• Because they are popular for small businesses, offices, and schools.

• Because they are popular for home networks.

• Because they are popular for mobile networks.

Which network model is a star topology likely to be used with?

• Peer-to-peer network

• Client-server network

• Hybrid network

• Mesh network

Why is a client-server network suitable for a star topology?

• Because a star network is connected by a centralized switch that is normally connected to the server.

• Because a star network is connected by multiple switches.

• Because a star network does not require a server.

• Because a star network is connected by a decentralized switch.

In a ring network, data is transmitted in which direction?

• Both directions

• One direction

• Random directions

• No specific direction

What is passed from one device to the next in a ring network to allow data transmission?

• Packet

• Symbol

• Token

• Loop

In a ring network, what happens to the data as it is transmitted around the ring?

• It is duplicated at each device

• It is deleted at each device

• It is passed along to the next device

• It is stored at each device

All devices on the network are connected to a single cable, known as the ______.

• Block

• Point

• Bus

• Token

Data is transmitted in ______ directions along the bus. Each device on the network listens to the data being transmitted, but only the device that is addressed will accept and process the data.

• One

• Both

• Process

• Delete

The data is received by all ______ on the network, but only the intended recipient will accept and process it.

• Sender

• Recipient

• Devices

• Software