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

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

Very expensive due to the amount of cabling required.

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.

It can handle very high data traffic rates

A group of interconnected devices

A layout of the devices connected to each other

What are networks used for?

To connect devices to each other

What is a network topology?

How the network interacts with other devices

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

All three (3) answers are disadvantages.

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

Which of the following is true about bus topologies?

If one computer fails, the network keeps working.

Data is sent in only one direction to avoid collisions.

It is commonly used for client-server networks.

Which BEST describes a computer network?

2 or more computers connected together

1 or more computers connected together

3 or more computers in the same room connected with a cable

3 or more computers in the same room connected wirelessly

Choose all that are true about star networks

If one connection fails, only that one device is affected

All devices have a connection to a central switch or server

They can be expensive because of the large amount of cabling needed

They are the most fault tolerant type of network

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Why do we network computers and other devices?

Why do we use wi-fi all the time?

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What are the 3 main network topologies?

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In a star network

Each device is connected to a switch or hub

Each device connects to each other

Each device is connected in a line

Each device is connected to a terminal

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Network Topologies

"To share hardware, software and data" is the answer to the question ...

What are the 3 main network topologies?

What network topology is this ?

What network topology is this?

What network topology is this?

What network connection type is this?

In a star network

Which network topology uses a backbone to connect all of the computers?

Which network topology is the most common way of setting up a network?

What term describes the physical layout of a network?

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