Network Standards, Classifications, and Topologies Quiz

What is the primary purpose of network standards?

• To limit access

• To increase costs

• For interoperability purposes

• To create confusion

Which organization is known for setting standards in electrical engineering and computer science?

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

• International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

• Internet Society (ISOC)

What type of network architecture allows participants to share resources directly?

• Hybrid network

• Client-server network

• Peer-to-peer network

• Mesh network

Which of the following is NOT a type of server in a client-server network?

• Backup server

• Peer server

• Print server

• File server

What is a characteristic of a peer-to-peer network?

• High level of security

• Easy to set up with no specific skills needed

• Requires a central server

• Unlimited number of computers supported

Which type of network connects computers in a limited geographical area?

• WAN

• MAN

• PAN

• LAN

What is the maximum coverage area for a LAN?

• Less than 10 kilometers

• More than 50 kilometers

• Unlimited

• 10 to 50 kilometers

Which topology is characterized by a single cable connecting all workstations?

• Mesh topology

• Star topology

• Bus topology

• Ring topology

In which topology does each computer connect to two other computers in a circle?

• Ring topology

• Star topology

• Bus topology

• Hybrid topology

What is a disadvantage of a star topology?

• Difficult to reconfigure

• Easy to install

• More expensive than bus topology

• Requires less cabling