Y7 - Unit 3 - Topologies

What is one advantage of a bus topology?

• It is very secure.

• It is easy to set up and extend.

• It provides a dedicated connection for each device.

• It is immune to network failures.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a star topology?

• It is difficult to troubleshoot.

• It requires more cable than a bus topology.

• It is not scalable.

• It is very expensive to maintain.

In which scenario is a mesh topology most commonly used?

• Home networks

• Small office networks

• Large data centres

• Personal Area Networks (PAN)

Which network topology is most likely to be used in a Local Area Network (LAN)?

• Bus

• Star

• Mesh

• Ring

What is a key difference between a Local Area Network (LAN) and a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

• LANs cover larger geographical areas than WANs.

• WANs are typically faster than LANs.

• LANs are usually confined to a single building or site.

• WANs use wireless connections exclusively.

Which of the following is an example of a Personal Area Network (PAN)?

• A home Wi-Fi network

• A Bluetooth connection between a phone and a headset

• A corporate intranet

• The internet

What is a common use for a mesh topology?

• Connecting devices in a small office

• Providing redundancy and reliability in large networks

• Reducing the cost of network cabling

• Simplifying network management

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using a bus topology?

• It is difficult to add new devices.

• It is expensive to implement.

• A single cable failure can disrupt the entire network.

• It requires a central hub.

Which network topology is most likely to be used in a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

• Bus

• Star

• Mesh

• Ring

What is a common feature of network topology diagrams?

• They show the physical layout of devices.

• They display the IP addresses of all devices.

• They include the operating systems used by devices.

• They list the software applications installed on devices.