Topic #5: Network Topology and Group Types

Question 1

It refers to the description of the arrangement of nodes and connections in a network, often represented as a graph

Answer 1

Network Topology

Question 2

Kinds of Network Topology

Answer 2

• Logical Network Topology
• Physical Network Topology

Question 3

this kind of network topology is the
- underlay
- conceptual representation of how devices operate
- maps the actual connections of a network, such as wires cables

Answer 3

Logical Network Topology

Question 4

this kind of network topology is the:
- overlay
- details how devices are physically connected
- shows how data flows within a network

Answer 4

Physical Network Topology

Question 5

This form of topology is connected to a single cable that runs from one end of the network to the other

Answer 5

bus topology / line topology

Question 6

This form of topology computers are connected to each other in a circular format

Answer 6

Ring Topology

Question 7

This form of network topology features every node in the network to be connected to one central switch

Answer 7

Star Topology

Question 8

This topology is a combination of a bus and star topology that has a root node and is connected to another node in the node hierarchy

Answer 8

Tree Topology

Question 9

This topology is a point to point connection where nodes are interconnected

Answer 9

Mesh Topology

Question 10

In a Mesh Topology, data is transmitted via two methods

Answer 10

• routing
• flooding

Question 11

two forms of mesh topology

Answer 11

• partial mesh
• full mesh

Question 12

a form of mesh topology wherein every node is interconnected

Answer 12

full mesh

Question 13

a form of mesh topology wherein most nodes are interconnected but a few of which are only connected to two or three other nodes

Answer 13

partial mesh

Question 14

it is the combination of two or more topologies

Answer 14

hybrid topology

Question 15

WAN

Answer 15

Wide Are Network

Question 16

these are networks that used to connect to LANs that are located geographically apart

Answer 16

WAN

Question 17

these networks are a group of end devices under the control of a common administration

Answer 17

LAN

Question 18

a collection of two or more LANs connected by WANs

Answer 18

Internetwork

Question 19

this is a ring topology that is configured to be bidirectional

Answer 19

Dual Ring Topology

Question 20

Types of Central Hubs in a Star Topology

Answer 20

Hub or Repeater
Switch or Bridge
Router or Gateway
Computer

Question 21

Formula for calculating the number of connections in partial mesh topology

Answer 21

n(n-1)/2

Question 22

Formula for calculating the number of connections in a full mesh topology

Answer 22

n(n-1)

Question 23

Topologies that can implement a Local-Area Network

Answer 23

Star Topology
Mesh Topology
Ring Topology