Unit 1 - Networking Topology

A company wants a highly reliable network where each device has a direct connection to others. Which topology would be the best choice?

• A) Bus

• B) Ring

• C) Mesh

• D) Star

Which networking model allows devices to share resources directly without a central server?

• A) Client-server

• B) Peer-to-peer

• C) DNS

• D) Mesh

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

• A) The network continues operating

• B) All communication stops

• C) Only a few devices lose connection

• D) Data is rerouted through another path

A small office network uses a single cable connecting all computers in a straight line. Which topology is being used?

• A) Ring

• B) Star

• C) Bus

• D) Mesh

What is the primary function of the default gateway in a network?

• A) To assign IP addresses to devices

• B) To connect the internal network to other networks

• C) To translate domain names to IP addresses

• D) To monitor traffic within the network

Which protocol is primarily responsible for resolving domain names to IP addresses in a client-server network?

• A) HTTP

• B) FTP

• C) DNS

• D) TCP

In a ring topology, how is data transmitted between devices?

• A) Through a central hub

• B) Along a single cable in one direction

• C) By broadcasting to all devices

• D) Through direct device-to-device connections

Which of the following is true about a peer-to-peer network?

• A) It requires a powerful server to manage resources

• B) Devices share equal responsibilities and resources

• C) It uses DNS for resolving IP addresses

• D) Communication is centralized through a hub

If a network administrator needs to segment a network into smaller sections, which addressing method is essential?

• A) Default gateway

• B) Subnet mask

• C) IP address

• D) DNS

A topology commonly used in home Wi-Fi networks, where all devices connect to a single router, is called:

• A) Bus

• B) Mesh

• C) Star

• D) Ring