Computer Networks Topologies Quiz
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What is the definition of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

  • Network in a building or campus
  • Network spread geographically (country or across the globe) (correct)
  • Network in a city
  • Network in a small geographical area

What type of network connects two or more autonomous computers?

  • Wide Area Network (WAN)
  • Local Area Network (LAN) (correct)
  • Star Topology Network
  • Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

Which network topology is commonly referred to as a linear bus?

  • Tree Topology
  • Bus Topology (correct)
  • Star Topology
  • Ring Topology

What is the main architecture used in Ethernet LANs?

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

Which type of network is used for resource and information sharing with easy accessibility from anywhere?

<p>Wide Area Network (WAN) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)?

<p>Network in a city (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of network topology uses a central node to connect all devices?

<p>Extended Star Topology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which topology does a frame travel around the ring, stopping at each node?

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

What type of network topology connects all devices to each other for redundancy and fault tolerance?

<p>Star Topology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are used with network devices to filter frames or packets in the star topology?

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

Which networking media can be defined as the means by which signals (data) are sent from one computer to another?

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

In a client/server network arrangement, where are network services located?

<p>In the dedicated server computer only (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the dual ring topology allow data to be sent in?

<p>Both directions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the mesh topology commonly used?

<p>In WANs to interconnect LANs and for mission critical networks. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a Local Area Network (LAN)?

<p>To network in a small geographical area (room, building, or a campus)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of network topology is commonly used in Ethernet LANs?

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

What are the applications of computer networks?

<p>Resource sharing, information sharing, and communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a Wide Area Network (WAN) connect?

<p>Two or more autonomous computers geographically spread (country or across the globe)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the network topology define?

<p>The way in which computers, printers, and other devices are connected</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which network topology are all the devices connected by one single cable?

<p>Bus topology</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the star topology resemble when installed?

<p>spokes in a bicycle wheel</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of network topology allows data to be sent in both directions?

<p>dual ring</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the mesh topology commonly used?

<p>in WANs to interconnect LANs and for mission critical networks like those used by banks and financial institutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)?

<p>to connect users in a larger area such as a city or town</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

<p>a network that covers a broad area, such as a city, country, or even intercontinental distances</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a client/server network arrangement, where are network services located?

<p>in a dedicated computer whose only function is to respond to the requests of clients</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of network is used for resource and information sharing with easy accessibility from anywhere?

<p>client/server network</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main components of a client/server network?

<p>file, print, application, security, and other services in a central computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of network devices like routers and switches in the star topology?

<p>to filter frames or packets</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the mesh topology?

<p>to provide redundancy and fault tolerance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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