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Network Topology Quiz

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

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1.

Which of the following best describes the concept of network topology?

a)

The physical layout of devices in a network

b)

The type of cables used in a network

c)

The speed of data transmission

d)

The security measures implemented

2.

Which network topology provides multiple paths for data to travel, making it the most fault-tolerant?

a)

Bus

b)

Star

c)

Ring

d)

Mesh

3.

What is the primary disadvantage of a physical bus topology?

a)

It is expensive to implement

b)

A single point of failure can disrupt the entire network

c)

It requires multiple cables for each device

d)

It cannot be used for small networks

4.

In which topology does a single break in the cable cause the entire network to fail?

a)

Star

b)

Bus

c)

Mesh

d)

Hybrid

5.

Which network topology is most suitable for large organizations requiring high redundancy and fault tolerance?

a)

Star

b)

Bus

c)

Mesh

d)

Ring

6.

What happens when the main cable in a bus network fails?

a)

Only one device is affected

b)

The entire network fails

c)

The network continues to function normally

d)

Data transmission speeds increase

7.

Which of the following is a major advantage of a bus topology?

a)

It is highly scalable

b)

It requires fewer cables and is cost-effective

c)

It has no limitations on the number of connected devices

d)

It is immune to network failures

8.

In a bus network, data is transmitted in which manner?

a)

Directly to the intended recipient

b)

Simultaneously to all devices

c)

Through a centralized switch

d)

By creating direct connections between nodes

9.

Why is a bus topology not commonly used in modern networks?

a)

It has high installation costs

b)

It is difficult to configure

c)

It lacks scalability and fault tolerance

d)

It requires specialized hardware

10.

What is the primary method of data transmission in a ring topology?

a)

Data travels in a straight line

b)

Data is sent in packets to a central hub

c)

Data travels in a circular manner, passing through each node

d)

Data is broadcast to all devices simultaneously

11.

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

a)

A single point of failure can disrupt the entire network

b)

It requires excessive amounts of cabling

c)

It is difficult to expand

d)

It cannot support network redundancy

12.

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

a)

It is more fault-tolerant than a mesh network

b)

It provides equal access to all nodes

c)

It requires no additional hardware

d)

It does not need data synchronization

13.

What device is central to a star topology?

a)

Router

b)

Hub or switch

c)

Terminator

d)

Repeater

14.

What is the main disadvantage of a star topology?

a)

It requires more cables than a bus topology

b)

It cannot support more than five devices

c)

If one computer fails, the entire network goes down

d)

It requires a high level of maintenance

15.

Why is Bus topology not commonly used in modern networks?

a)

It has no single point of failure

b)

It is easy to add new devices without affecting the network

c)

It requires fewer cables than a bus network

d)

It eliminates the need for switches

16.

What happens when the central device in a star topology fails?

a)

The network continues to function normally

b)

Only the connected devices stop working

c)

The entire network fails

d)

Data transmission speeds increase

17.

Which statement about star topology is correct?

a)

It is the least secure topology

b)

It is more expensive than a bus topology

c)

It cannot be used for wireless networks

d)

It requires token passing for data transmission

18.

What makes a mesh topology highly reliable?

a)

Each node is directly connected to all other nodes

b)

It uses a single backbone cable

c)

It requires only one central device

d)

Data transmission follows a strict sequence

19.

Which of the following is a major disadvantage of mesh topology?

a)

It requires complex cabling and configuration

b)

It cannot support large networks

c)

It has slow data transmission speeds

d)

It lacks redundancy

20.

What is a hybrid topology?

a)

A network that combines two or more topologies

b)

A network that only uses wireless connections

c)

A network that has no physical connections

d)

A network that only uses fiber optic cables

21.

Which of the following is an example of a hybrid topology?

a)

A combination of bus and star topologies

b)

A network with only wireless routers

c)

A bus network with a single point of failure

d)

A star network with only two devices

22.

Why are hybrid topologies widely used in enterprise networks?

a)

They provide flexibility and scalability

b)

They are cheaper than bus topologies

c)

They require no maintenance

d)

They have fewer security risks

23.

Which is NOT a common characteristic of hybrid topologies?

a)

Increased complexity

b)

High cost

c)

Scalability

d)

Single failure point

24.

Which hybrid topology is commonly found in large office buildings?

a)

Star-Bus

b)

Star-Ring

c)

Mesh-Bus

d)

Bus-Ring

25.

Physical topology refers to ?

a)

The layout of the offices

b)

The physical of the offices

c)

The physical layout of the devices and cables

d)

The physical offices and layout

26.

Logical topology refers to?

a)

How the devices is being arrange

b)

The way data is transmitted and routed between devices

c)

How the data is used in offices

d)

All of the above

27.

The ________________is the organization of devices and connections, including the use of hubs, switches and routers.

a)

Physical layout

b)

blueprint

c)

logical structure

d)

Network structure

28.

Is a type of network topology that combines two or more different topology

a)

Hybrid network

b)

Mesh network

c)

Ring Network

d)

Bus Network

29.

Which network topology is most resistant to failures due to its multiple connections?

a)

Mesh topology

b)

Star topology

c)

Bus topology

d)

Ring topology

30.

Bunos (para di ka na manla ma zero)

a)

Correct

b)

Correct

c)

Correct

d)

Correct