Lesson 7 - Network Topologies Quiz

What is a network topology?

• A security protocol

• The way devices are physically arranged in a network

• The number of devices in a network

• A type of router

In a star topology, all devices connect to a…

• Server

• Main printer

• Central switch or hub

• Satellite dish

What happens if the central switch fails in a star network?

• Nothing changes

• All communication stops

• The network becomes faster

• Devices reroute automatically

Which is an advantage of the star topology?

• It’s very cheap to install

• If one device fails, the others keep working

• It requires no switch or hub

• It only uses wireless connections

In a bus topology, devices are connected by…

• A central hub

• Wireless signals

• A single backbone cable

• Fibre rings

What is a disadvantage of bus topologies?

• They are expensive to maintain

• A fault in the main cable can disable the whole network

• They are only used in satellites

• They require dedicated servers

Which topology is most reliable for large modern networks?

• Bus

• Ring

• Star

• Tree

Which network topology is cheapest to set up?

• Star

• Bus

• Client-server

• Peer-to-peer

Which of these is true about star networks?

• All data travels in a circle

• Performance drops as more devices connect

• They are slower than bus topologies

• Performance remains strong even with many devices

Which topology is most affected by cable faults?

• Star

• Ring

• Bus

• Mesh