Topologies and Architectures

Question 1

Which network model is characterized by client computers that act as both servers and workstations?

Answer 1

peer to peer

Question 2

big mainframe and dumb terminals

Answer 2

centralization

Question 3

everyone has their own processing power, and storage.

Answer 3

Decentralization.

Question 4

This model uses centralized servers to which workstations, or clients, connect.

Answer 4

Client / Server Model

Question 5

this topology was created to combat one of the more challenging aspects of the bus network: traffic collisions. looks like a circle. similiar to a bus but doesnt need to be terminated.

Answer 5

ring topology

Question 6

each device is connected to one another physically or wireless… super high redundancy

Answer 6

mesh topology

Question 7

Most common, where all devices connect to a centralized device like a switch

Answer 7

star topology

Question 8

this topology is a single line of devices connected together by one shared network cable.

Answer 8

bus topology