Summative 4th Quarter

What is the main advantage of a star topology?

• Cost-effective

• Centralized management

• Requires less cabling

• More difficult to troubleshoot

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

• The entire network fails

• Only one device disconnects

• Data transmission speeds increase

• Devices continue to communicate

Which topology uses a token-passing method for data transmission?

• Star

• Ring

• Mesh

• Bus

What is the primary disadvantage of a mesh topology?

• Increased redundancy

• High cost and complexity

• Limited number of connections

• No fault tolerance

A tree topology is best suited for which type of network?

• Small home networks

• Large organizational networks

• Personal devices only

• Temporary networks

Which device is essential in a SOHO network for connecting multiple devices wirelessly?

• Switch

• Router

• Modem

• Firewall

In a SOHO network, which type of network address is typically assigned by an ISP?

• Public IP address

• Private IP address

• Static IP address

• Loopback address

What is a common feature in SOHO routers to enhance security?

• MAC address filtering

• Remote access only

• Disabling DHCP

• Open Wi-Fi access

What does ADDS (Active Directory Domain Services) primarily manage?

• File storage

• User authentication and permissions

• Internet connections

• Hardware components

The DHCP server assigns:

• IP addresses dynamically

• MAC addresses

• Domain names

• Firewall rules