Understanding Network Topologies

What is a major disadvantage of bus topology?

• Single point of failure due to reliance on a central cable.

• High cost of installation due to multiple cables.

• Easier to troubleshoot than other topologies.

• Supports high-speed data transfer without limitations.

How does bus topology affect network performance?

• Bus topology can lead to increased collisions and reduced performance as more devices are added.

• Bus topology eliminates network collisions entirely.

• Bus topology improves performance with more devices.

• Bus topology requires fewer cables than star topology.

What are the key characteristics of mesh topology?

• High cost and low redundancy

• Simple star topology with no fault tolerance

• Key characteristics of mesh topology include full connectivity, redundancy, fault tolerance, and high data traffic support.

• Limited connectivity and low data traffic support

In what scenarios is hybrid topology most beneficial?

• Simple network setups with no scalability

• Small businesses with limited networking needs

• Static environments with no need for flexibility

• Large organizations, diverse networking needs, scalability, and flexibility.

Compare the fault tolerance of mesh and bus topologies.

• Bus topology is more fault-tolerant than mesh topology.

• Mesh topology has no fault tolerance compared to bus topology.

• Both topologies have the same level of fault tolerance.

• Mesh topology is more fault-tolerant than bus topology.

What is a common use case for bus topology?

• Creating a wireless network

• Connecting multiple devices in a small local area network (LAN).

• Connecting devices over long distances

• Establishing a point-to-point connection

How does the cost of implementation differ between mesh and hybrid topologies?

• Mesh topology is generally more expensive to implement than hybrid topology.

• Hybrid topology is more expensive to implement than mesh topology.

• Both topologies have the same implementation cost.

• Mesh topology is cheaper to implement than hybrid topology.

What are the advantages of using a hybrid topology?

• Limited connectivity options

• Advantages of using a hybrid topology include flexibility, scalability, improved performance, fault isolation, and enhanced security.

• Increased complexity in management

• High installation costs

Explain how data transmission works in a mesh topology.

• In a mesh topology, devices communicate only with a central hub.

• Data transmission in a mesh topology involves multiple pathways between devices, allowing for redundancy and reliability.

• Data transmission in a mesh topology is limited to one device at a time.

• Data transmission in a mesh topology relies on a single pathway for all devices.

What challenges might arise when using bus topology in large networks?

• Reduced costs due to less cabling

• Improved security with data isolation

• Enhanced scalability for future growth

• Challenges include increased collisions, troubleshooting difficulties, limited cable length, single point of failure, and performance degradation.