Network Topologies Flashcards
1
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What is a network topology
A
the layout of connections in a network
2
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Describe a star topology
A
The star network has a central device directly connected to all the other nodes
3
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What are the advantages of a star topology
A
- Very Reliable
- Very few data collisions
- Good security
- Simple to add computers or remove
4
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What are the disadvantages of a star topology
A
- Expensive
- Extra hardware (Switch or hub)
- If the hub/switch goes down the whole network does
5
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Describe a mesh topology
A
Each node relays the data it receives to other nodes and there are no central hub
6
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What are the advantages of a star topology
A
- Very robust
- There is no central node to fail
- It can handle high data traffic
- Data packets can be sent simultaneously
7
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What are the disadvantages of a star topology
A
- Very expensive
- Lots of cable
8
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Describe a bus topology
A
Bus topology is a network topology in which all of the various devices in the network are connected to a single cable or line
9
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What are the advantages of a bus topology
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- Its easy to set up
- Cheap
- Good for LAN
10
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What are the disadvantages of a bus topology
A
- Dependant on the central cable
- Efficiency decrease when more computers join
- Cant handle heavy traffic
