Network Topologies and Technologies Quiz

What does the term 'topology' refer to in networking?

• The type of cables used

• The number of devices in a network

• The speed of data transmission

• The layout of devices

Which of the following is NOT a basic physical topology?

• Star

• Bus

• Ring

• Mesh

What is the maximum number of computers that can be connected in a physical bus topology?

• 10

• 50

• 30

• 100

What is a major disadvantage of the physical bus topology?

• Easy to add devices

• Any break in the bus brings down the entire network

• High speed

• Single point of failure

In a physical star topology, what connects all the computers?

• A central hub or switch

• A single cable

• A daisy chain of cables

• A wireless connection

What is the primary advantage of a star topology over a bus topology?

• Easier to manage and monitor

• Lower cost

• More devices can be connected

• Faster data transmission

In a physical ring topology, how does data travel?

• In a daisy chain

• In both directions

• Randomly

• In one direction

What is the main characteristic of a point-to-point topology?

• Multiple connections between devices

• Direct link between two devices

• Uses a central hub

• Data travels in a ring

Which topology is most effective for redundancy and fault tolerance?

• Bus

• Star

• Ring

• Mesh

What does the logical topology describe?

• The number of devices in a network

• The physical layout of the network

• How data travels between devices

• The type of cables used