Unit 9 Network Topologies

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a network topology?

• A method for securing data in a network

• A way to arrange and connect computers and devices in a network

• A type of computer hardware

• A protocol for sending messages

Open Ended

Why is it important to understand how computers and devices are arranged and connected in a network?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of network topology listed in the slides?

• Star

• Mesh

• Hybrid

• Bus

Multiple Select

Select all statements that are true about the advantages of a ring topology.

• Provides equal access to the network through tokens

• No collisions of data packets

• Not difficult to expand

• Easy to identify the origin of a fault

Open Ended

Explain how data transmission occurs in a ring topology and discuss one advantage and one disadvantage of this method.

Fill in the Blank

In a star topology, all devices are connected to a ___ device via a cable.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a star topology?

• Performance is fast as there are not many devices

• Installation is costly due to the amount of cable used

• Central device can be upgraded

• Not difficult to identify faults

Open Ended

Describe how mesh topology ensures network reliability and what happens if one link fails.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a mesh topology?

• Dedicated links ensure faster transmission.

• Installation can be complex.

• Dedicated links enable data privacy and security.

• Point to point links make fault identification and isolation straightforward.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are criteria that should be considered when selecting a network topology?

• Cost

• Amount of cabling

• Network performance

• Error detection

Fill in the Blank

A protocol refers to a set of ___ that governs how data is transmitted and received over a network.

Open Ended

Explain how network protocols contribute to reliable communication between devices. Provide examples from the protocols listed.

Multiple Choice

Which protocol is responsible for managing the sending of emails over a network to a mail server?

• FTP

• SMTP

• HTTP

• TCP/IP

Multiple Choice

Which two main methods are used to describe the process of transferring and receiving data between two connected systems?

• TCP/IP and OSI

• HTTP and FTP

• Ethernet and Wi-Fi

• SMTP and POP3

Multiple Select

Which of the following are layers in the TCP/IP model?

• Application layer

• Presentation layer

• Internet layer

• Network Access layer

Fill in the Blank

The OSI model divides network communications into ___ layers.

Multiple Choice

Which type of software is specifically designed to protect networks from unauthorized access and threats?

• Operating system software

• Utility software

• Security software

• Application software

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you have learned about network topologies, what questions do you still have or what would you like to know more about?

Multiple Choice

What is a network topology?

• A type of computer hardware

• A method of encrypting data

• A description of how computers and devices are arranged and connected in a network

• A software used for network management