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Topologies and Architecture

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following best describes a star topology?

a)

All devices are connected in a circle

b)

All devices are connected to a central hub or switch

c)

Devices are connected in a single line

d)

Devices are connected randomly

2.

In a bus topology, how are devices connected?

a)

Through a central hub

b)

In a circular path

c)

Along a single communication line

d)

Wirelessly

3.

What is a key disadvantage of a bus topology?

a)

Easy to add new devices

b)

Data travels in one direction only

c)

If the main cable fails, the entire network stops working

d)

It requires a central hub

4.

Which topology is best described as devices connected in a closed loop

a)

Star topology

b)

Bus topology

c)

Ring topology

d)

Mesh topology

5.

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

a)

Only one device stops working

b)

The entire network stops working

c)

The devices connect directly to each other

d)

The network speed increases

6.

Which of the following is an advantage of a star topology?

a)

Easy to set up and expand

b)

More expensive to install

c)

Slower data transfer speed

d)

Difficult to troubleshoot

7.

Which topology is the most cost-effective for small networks?

a)

Bus topology

b)

Star topology

c)

Ring topology

d)

Mesh topology

8.

Which network topology ensures data travels in one direction only?

a)

Star

b)

Ring

c)

Bus

d)

Tree

9.

Which device is commonly used in a star topology?

a)

Router

b)

Hub or Switch

c)

Repeater

d)

Bridge

10.

What is a disadvantage of a ring topology?

a)

Data collisions occur frequently

b)

If one device fails, the entire network can be affected

c)

It requires a central hub

d)

It is difficult to expand