NICS 010 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a topology in networking?
A
The layout of different components for efficient data transfer.
2
Q
What is a star topology?
A
Where every client device is connected to a single central “hub”, which is in turn connected to a server.
3
Q
What is a bus topology?
A
Where each client device is connected to a central communication line.
4
Q
What is a mesh topology?
A
Where every single client device acts as a sender and receiver for every other device and there is no central switch or server.
5
Q
What is a wireless mesh topology?
A
A WiFi network, where devices connect to the nearest wireless access point.
