Networks - Star, Ring and Bus

In a bus network, all workstations (computers) servers and printers are connected to one cable.

• True
• False

An advantage of using a bus network is that it is easy to install

• True
• False

If the main cable in a bus network fails or is damaged, the whole network will fail

• True
• False

Every workstation on a bus network can "see" all of the data on the network - this is NOT a security risk

• True
• False

In a ring network, each workstation, server or printer is connected to two other devices, forming a ring for signals to travel around.

• True
• False

In a ring network, data can travel quickly because data only travels in one direction.

• True
• False

In a ring network, the network will still work if the main cable or any device stops working

• True
• False

In a star network, each device (workstation, server, printer) has its own cable

• True
• False

In a star network, each device (workstation, server, printer) connects to a switch or hub

• True
• False

In a star network, if one device or cable fails then all the others will also fail

• True
• False