Network Topologies Quiz

What is the arrangement of all the elements needed for networking called?

• Topology

• Backbone

• Switch

• Hub

What is the major disadvantage of a bus network topology?

• Low bandwidth

• High security risk

• Break in the backbone affects all computers

• Expensive cabling

What is the main problem with a ring network topology?

• High security risk

• Break in any connection affects all computers

• Expensive cabling

• Low bandwidth

What is the main advantage of a star network topology?

• High security

• Low cost

• Low traffic

• Break in one connection affects only one computer

What is the main difference between a hub and a switch in a network?

• Hub has higher security

• Switch broadcasts traffic to all computers

• Switch has lower bandwidth

• Hub directs traffic to intended computer

What is the main problem with a full mesh network topology?

• Low bandwidth

• High cost and impractical for large networks

• Single point of failure

• Low security

What is a possible compromise to a full mesh network topology?

• Ring network

• Star network

• Partial mesh network

• Bus network

What component allows multiple connections in a full mesh network topology?

• Router

• Switch

• Backbone

• Hub

What is the main advantage of a partial mesh network topology?

• Low cost

• High security

• Low traffic

• Multiple paths to reach a destination

How is the internet similar to a partial mesh network topology?

• Routers are connected in a ring

• Routers are connected to other routers but not every router is connected to every single other router

• Every router is connected to a central switch

• Every router is connected to every other router