Computer Networks: Basics and Concepts
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What is the term for the physical communication pathway that transfers data from one device to another?

  • Network topology
  • Multipoint configuration
  • Line configuration (correct)
  • Transmission mode
  • In a multipoint line configuration, if several devices can use the link simultaneously, what type of sharing is it?

  • Time-shared line configuration
  • Point-to-point sharing
  • Bandwidth sharing (correct)
  • Network topology sharing
  • What is the term for the way a network is laid out, either physically or logically?

  • Network topology (correct)
  • Transmission mode
  • Point-to-point configuration
  • Line configuration
  • In a point-to-point line configuration, what does the entire capacity of the channel reserve for?

    <p>Reserved for transmission between those two devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of a mesh topology?

    <p>Guarantees each connection can carry its data load</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which topology is more convenient for peer-to-peer transmission?

    <p>Mesh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many link (physical channel) are required to link n devices in a mesh topology?

    <p>$n(n-1)/2$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes fault identification and isolation easy in a mesh topology?

    <p>Dedicated point-to-point links</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which topology is more convenient for primary-secondary (master-slave) relationships?

    <p>Star</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of a mesh topology?

    <p>The amount of cabling and I/O ports required</p> Signup and view all the answers

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