Network Disadvantages Quiz

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What is the primary advantage of a star topology in terms of network maintenance?

Reduced cable length

Improved data transmission speed

Increased cost-effectiveness

Easy detection and removal of faults (correct)

What is the main disadvantage of a star topology in terms of hardware requirements?

The reliance on repeaters

The use of token passing

The requirement for more cable length (correct)

The need for a central hub

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

Token passing (correct)

Signal broadcasting

Token receiving

Data routing

What is the role of each computer in a ring topology?

They act as repeaters to boost the signal Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the network if the hub fails in a star topology?

All computers and peripherals are disabled Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of a ring topology compared to a bus topology?

It is non-passive Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Node A releasing the token back onto the ring?

To allow another device to access the network Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary drawback of a Ring Topology in terms of network maintenance?

The entire network must be shut down for maintenance Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a hybrid topology?

It is a mixture of two or more basic topologies Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of FDDI networks?

They are highly reliable due to their ring topology Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a hub in a hybrid network topology?

To connect devices to the main bus Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a token in an FDDI network?

To pass data packets from one device to another Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a Value Added Network (VAN)?

To lease communication lines and offer additional services Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of encryption in a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?

To protect data as it is being transferred Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the act of configuring and creating a virtual private network?

Virtual private networking Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of a VPN connection for remote users?

Secure connection to a remote corporate server Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the portion of the connection in which private data is encapsulated in a VPN?

Tunnel Signup and view all the answers

What type of network does a VPN enable you to send data across?

Shared or public network Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the preamble in the IEEE 802.3 frame format?

To enable nodes to determine signal sampling rates and provide synchronization/timing information Signup and view all the answers

What type of cable is used in 10Base5?

Coaxial cable Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum length of a 10BaseT segment?

100m Signup and view all the answers

What is the topology configuration used in 10Base2?

Bus-topology Signup and view all the answers

What is the speed of Fast Ethernet?

100 Mbps Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of nodes supported per segment in 10Base5?

100 nodes Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant drawback of a network requiring administrative time?

It requires specialized expertise Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern for network security?

Preventing the spread of viruses Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a cable breaks in a network?

The entire network may go down Signup and view all the answers

Why may authorized users have difficulty accessing certain files?

Due to high security measures Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for small pieces of data sent across a computer network?

Packets Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of a server failure in a Client-Server network?

The entire network comes to a halt Signup and view all the answers