Understanding Network Topologies Quiz

Which network topology connects all devices to a central hub or switch?

• Mesh

• Star

• Bus

• Ring

What is a major advantage of a mesh topology?

• Easy to set up

• High redundancy

• Low cost

• Simple to troubleshoot

In a bus topology, what happens if the main cable fails?

• Only one device is affected

• The entire network goes down

• The network speed increases

• Nothing happens

Which topology is known for having a single point of failure?

• Mesh

• Star

• Bus

• Ring

What is a disadvantage of a ring topology?

• High cost

• Difficult to add new devices

• Easy to troubleshoot

• High redundancy

Which topology is most likely to be used in a small office with limited budget?

• Mesh

• Star

• Bus

• Ring

In a star topology, what happens if the central hub fails?

• Only one device is affected

• The entire network goes down

• The network speed increases

• Nothing happens

Which topology provides the best fault tolerance?

• Mesh

• Star

• Bus

• Ring

What is a benefit of using a bus topology?

• High redundancy

• Low cost

• Easy to troubleshoot

• Fast data transfer

Which topology connects each device to two other devices, forming a circular pathway?

• Mesh

• Star

• Bus

• Ring