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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of a mesh topology?

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

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

<p>Mesh (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Star (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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