Network Topologies Flashcards

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A network topology in which each node has a direct physical connection to every other node is called:

A

Mesh

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Which type of network topology provides the highest level of redundancy?

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Mesh

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3
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A network topology where each node connects to a central switching device is known as: (Select 2 answers)

A

Star

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4
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Which of the following network topologies is most commonly used in contemporary Ethernet LANs?

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Star topology

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5
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Which of the following answers refer to the characteristic features of bus topology? (Select 3 answers)

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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

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A type of network topology that combines two or more differing standard network topologies is referred to as a hybrid network topology.

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True

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6
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Which of the following answers can be used to describe the characteristics of ring topology? (Select 3 answers)

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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

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7
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Which of the following statements apply to Peer-to-Peer (P2P) networking? (Select 3 answers)

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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

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Which of the following answers can be used to describe client-server architecture? (Select 3 answers)

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More stable and secure than peer-to-peer architecture

Centralized network type

Less reliable than peer-to-peer architecture

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9
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A computer network connecting multiple smaller networks over very large geographical areas is known as:

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WAN

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9
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A type of network connecting computers within a small geographical area such as a building or group of buildings is called:

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LAN

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10
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A computer network connecting multiple LANs over an area of a city is referred to as:

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MAN

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11
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The Internet is an example of a large public WAN.

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True

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12
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A type of network consisting of computers and peripheral devices that use high-frequency radio waves to communicate with each other is called:

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WLAN

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13
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A type of limited-range computer network used for data transmission among various types of personal devices is referred to as:

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PAN

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14
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A type of network that interconnects multiple LANs within a limited geographical area is known as

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CAN

15
Q

A dedicated local network consisting of devices providing data access is called:

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SAN

16
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Which of the following answers refers to a solution that simplifies large network infrastructure management through the use of software?

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SDWAN