Network Topologies Flashcards
A network topology in which each node has a direct physical connection to every other node is called:
Mesh
Which type of network topology provides the highest level of redundancy?
Mesh
A network topology where each node connects to a central switching device is known as: (Select 2 answers)
Star
Which of the following network topologies is most commonly used in contemporary Ethernet LANs?
Star topology
Which of the following answers refer to the characteristic features of bus topology? (Select 3 answers)
The main network cable becomes a single point of failure
All network nodes connect to a single central cable (a.k.a. backbone or trunk)
A terminator at each end of the main network cable prevents collisions caused by signal bounce
A type of network topology that combines two or more differing standard network topologies is referred to as a hybrid network topology.
True
Which of the following answers can be used to describe the characteristics of ring topology? (Select 3 answers)
Network nodes are daisy-chained in a closed loop
Data is passed through each intermediate node until the receiver node is reached
Each network node connects to exactly two other nodes
Which of the following statements apply to Peer-to-Peer (P2P) networking? (Select 3 answers)
Less stable and secure than client-server networking model
Decentralized network type
In P2P networks, each node can at the same time serve and request resources
Which of the following answers can be used to describe client-server architecture? (Select 3 answers)
More stable and secure than peer-to-peer architecture
Centralized network type
Less reliable than peer-to-peer architecture
A computer network connecting multiple smaller networks over very large geographical areas is known as:
WAN
A type of network connecting computers within a small geographical area such as a building or group of buildings is called:
LAN
A computer network connecting multiple LANs over an area of a city is referred to as:
MAN
The Internet is an example of a large public WAN.
True
A type of network consisting of computers and peripheral devices that use high-frequency radio waves to communicate with each other is called:
WLAN
A type of limited-range computer network used for data transmission among various types of personal devices is referred to as:
PAN
