14. Network Topologies Quiz

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

• Encryption

• Firewall

• Protocol

• Topology

In a bus network, what happens if there is a break in the backbone connection?

• The network remains unaffected

• All the computers lose their connection

• The connection is automatically restored

• Only one computer loses its connection

What is the major disadvantage of a ring network?

• It requires a lot of cabling

• It has low security

• All the computers lose their connection if one connection breaks

• It has low bandwidth

What is the main advantage of a star network?

• Low cost of implementation

• High security with encrypted data transmission

• No dependency on a central server or switch

• Consistent performance even with heavy traffic load

What is the main disadvantage of a hub compared to a switch in a star network?

• Dependency on a central server or switch

• Inconsistent performance with heavy traffic load

• High cost of implementation

• Low security and bandwidth

What is the disadvantage of a bus network in terms of security?

• Moderate level of security with limited data visibility

• Low security as every computer can see all the data being transmitted

• High security with encrypted data transmission

• No security concerns

What happens if the main bus cable fails in a bus network?

• The network remains unaffected

• The connection is automatically restored

• Only one computer loses its connection

• The whole network goes down

What is the effect of a cable failure in a star network?

• It doesn't have any effect on the other computers connected

• All the computers lose their connection

• The network remains unaffected

• The connection is automatically restored

What is the effect of a central server or switch failure in a star network?

• The entire network goes down

• Only one computer loses its connection

• The network remains unaffected

• The connection is automatically restored

What is the reason for the higher cost of implementation in a star network?

• Inconsistent performance with heavy traffic load

• Dependency on a central server or switch

• Low security and bandwidth

• Extra hardware and cabling required