Wired Network Topologies

Question 1

Network Topology

Answer 1

Refers to the arrangement of different elements like links, nodes, clients, and servers that make up a computer network.

Question 2

Physical Topology

Answer 2

Used to show how the network device and components are physically cabled and connected together.

Question 3

Logical Topology

Answer 3

Talks about how the traffic is actually going to flow in the network.

Question 4

Point-to-Point

Answer 4

Simplest form of network topology that involves a direct connection between two devices.

Question 4

Ring Topology

Answer 4

A network configuration where eatch device is connected to two other devices, forming a circular data path,

Question 5

Fiber Distrubuted Data Interface (FDDI)

Answer 5

Used to conduct data transmissions on fiber optic lines in a local area network.

Question 6

Bus Topology

Answer 6

All of the network devices are connected to a single central cable, called the bus or backbone.

Question 7

Star Topology

Answer 7

One of the most common network layouts that is used today. Eatch node in the network is connected to a centralized connection point. (Normally a switch)

Question 8

Hub-and-Spoke Topology

Answer 8

A variation of the star topology where the central node (hub) is connected to mutiple nodes (spokes).

Question 9

Mesh Topology

Answer 9

Features a point-to-point connection between every single device on the network to create a robust and redundant network.

Question 9

Full-mesh Topology

Answer 9

Every node is connected to every other node in the network.

Question 10

Partial-mesh Topology

Answer 10

Some nodes are organized in a full mesh scheme, while others are only connected to one or two devices in the network.