4. Network Topologies Flashcards
What is network topology?
A visual map showing the physical or logical structure of a computer network.
What factors determine network topology?
The locations of devices and cables in the network.
What is the benefit of having a network topology?
It helps understand how device failures affect the network and provides visibility of subnets and connected devices.
What are the two types of network topology?
Physical topology and logical topology.
What is physical topology?
A topology showing the exact locations of all devices and components in the network, including cabling paths.
What is logical topology?
A topology focusing on data flow rather than physical device placement, often showing fewer elements than physical topology.
What is Ring Topology?
A closed loop topology where data travels in one direction, passing through each node until reaching its destination.
What is Star Topology?
A topology where all nodes connect to a central node, with all data flowing through it.
What is Mesh Topology?
A topology where nodes can be directly connected to others, divided into Full-Mesh and Partial-Mesh types.
What is Full-Mesh topology?
A topology where each node is directly connected to all others, providing alternative paths in case of disconnections.
What is Partial-Mesh topology?
A topology where nodes are largely interconnected but not all are directly connected, offering alternative paths for data flow.
What is Bus Topology?
A topology where nodes are on a common path, sharing bidirectional data transmission without hierarchical order.
What is Point-to-Point Topology?
The simplest topology with two nodes connected directly, such as a phone call or a direct computer connection.
What is Tree Topology?
A hybrid topology combining star and bus topology, with a hierarchical order and nodes having subnodes.
Which topology has a hierarchical order and supports subnodes?
Tree topology.
