1.3 - Network Topologies

This is a technical term that describes the layout of connections in a network.

• Network Topology
• Standalone Computer
• Network Node
• Workstation

Which network topology is this?

• Star
• Mesh
• Ring
• Bus

Which network topology is this?

• Bus
• Ring
• Mesh
• Star

Which network topology has a central node connected to all other nodes.  The central node might be a hub, switch or server.

• Star
• Mesh

A .........network is a network topology with each node being interconnected.

• Star

• Mesh

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a star network topology?

• There is no central node to fail
• Simple to add or remove a node as it has no effect on any other node
• Good security - no workstation can interact with another without going through the server first
• Very few data collisions as each node has its own cable to the server

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a star network topology?

• There is no central node to fail
• Simple to add or remove a node as it has no effect on any other node
• Good security - no workstation can interact with another without going through the server first
• Very few data collisions as each node has its own cable to the server

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

• If the central switch or server fails, the whole network is down
• Requires a high performance switch or server in the centre as all traffic passes through it.
• Extra hardware such as hubs and switches may be needed
• All 3 of them

An advantage of a mesh network topology is that there is no central node to fail - True or False?

• True
• False

A mesh network is very robust. If one path fails, the rest can still be used - True or False?

• True
• False