Networking 2 - Prelim Part 1 : Multiple Choice

In a Point-to-Point topology, how many devices are directly connected?

• All devices

• Three

• One

• Two

Which topology uses a single cable to connect all devices?

• Bus

• Star

• Mesh

• Point-to-Point

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

• Hybrid

• Star

• Mesh

• Bus

In a Mesh topology, how many connections are typically required for full connectivity?

• One

• Three

• Two

• All devices

What is a disadvantage of using a Bus topology?

• High cost

• Requires more cables

• Single point of failure

• Complex installation

In a Star topology, all devices connect to a central:

• Hub or switch

• Router

• Server

• Cable

Which topology offers dedicated bandwidth between two devices?

• Point-to-Point

• Ring

• Bus

• Star

What is a major advantage of a Star topology?

• Low cost

• Easy to troubleshoot

• High bandwidth

• No single point of failure

Which topology is most susceptible to performance bottlenecks when multiple devices transmit data simultaneously?

• Mesh

• Ring

• Star

• Bus

Which topology is generally the most expensive to implement?

• Star

• Bus

• Point-to-Point

• Ring