Network Topologies

Which of the following has a single cable connecting all the devices of a network?

• i & ii

• iii & iv

• i & iii

• i & iv

Complete this sentence: A device installed at the end of the cable to stop the reflection of signals is called ………………………….

• Absorber

• Reflector

• Transmitter

• Terminator

In which of the following networks, failure of a cable leads to failure of complete network?

• i & ii

• iii & iv

• i & iii

• i & iv

Which of the following is TRUE about bus networks?

• Bus networks offer a secure connection.

• When more computers are connected in a bus network, the number of data collisions increases.

• Bus networks are expensive to install.

• None of the above.

In which of the following topologies, a computer is connected directly to its adjacent devices only?

• Bus topology

• Ring topology

• Star topology

• Mesh topology

Why is number of data collisions lesser in a ring network compared to a bus network?

• The data moves around in one particular direction.

• Only adjacent computers can send data to each other in a ring network.

• A central hub regulates the flow of data.

• All of the above

In which of the following networks, failure of a device leads to failure of complete network?

• Bus network

• Ring network

• Mesh network

Complete this sentence: A message sent by receiver denoting that the reception of data packets is called ………………………

• Data packet

• Data frame

• Acknowledgement

• Timeout

Which of the following network topologies is suitable for connecting LAN networks with less than 6 devices?

• Bus topology

• Ring topology

• Star topology

• Mesh topology

Failure of which of the following will lead to entire failure of a network with star topology?

• Any device

• Any cable

• Central hub

• None of the above