Module 1: Network Types and Topologies

SOHO Router – Network Layer

• Forwards between local

private network and 

public internet

• Runs a DHCP server to

provide each host with 

an IP address

• Router’s WAN interface

given a public IP address

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Now that you know what a LAN is.

What is:

• Network of networks connected over long distances

• Network for interconnecting electronic devices within an individual person's workspace.

• High-speed network that interconnects and presents shared pools of storage devices

WAN

PAN

SAN

• WAN

• PAN

• SAN

Multiple Choice

Physical topology where all devices connect to a central wiring concentrator (switch)

• Bus

• Ring

• Star

• Mesh

Multiple Choice

Which network topology has all devices connected to a central device?

• Mesh topology
• Ring topology
• Bus topology
• Star topology

Multiple Choice

In which topology does each device have a dedicated point-to-point link to every other device?

• Star topology
• Ring topology
• Mesh topology
• Bus topology

Multiple Choice

In which topology are devices connected in a linear sequence, sharing a common backbone?

• Star topology
• Mesh topology
• Bus topology
• Ring topology

Multiple Choice

A combination of two or more topologies is known as:

• Ring topology
• Bus topology
• Star topology
• Hybrid topology

Multiple Choice

In which topology can a break in the system cause the entire network to go down due to its dependency on a continuous loop of signal transmission?

• Star topology
• Mesh topology
• Ring topology
• Tree topology

Multiple Choice

To provide a framework for creating and implementing networking standards

• OSI Model

• Microsoft Corporation
• Apple Inc.
• Google LLC

Dropdown

Layer 7: ​ Application

Layer 6: ​

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Layer 5: ​ Session

Layer 4: ​

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Layer 3: ​

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Layer 2: ​

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Layer 1: ​

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Provides network services to end-user APIs and other back-end services.

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Handles the routing and choosing the best path of data between different nodes on a network.

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Deals with the actual connection and connectors as data moves between devices.​

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Manages and controls the dialog between two devices.

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Application

Network

Physical

Session

Transport

Data Link

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USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth, ISDN

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ARP, MAC, PPP, Switch

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IP, ICMP, OSPF, RIP, BGP

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TCP, UDP, SCTP



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HTTP, FTP, SMTP, POP3, SNMP

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Physical:

Data Link:

Network:

Transport:

Application:

Location

Multiple Choice

If a business wanted a topology that allows for easy integration of different topologies and expansion in the future, which topology would be the most suitable?

• Star Topology
• Ring Topology
• Bus Topology
• Mesh Topology
• Hybrid Topology

Multiple Choice

In this type of network according to relationship, anyone on the network can access files stored on any other computer. Also this type of network according to relationship, everyone stores their files on a central.

• Client Server

• Peer-to-Peer

• Topology

• Internet Protocol