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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?

<p>They act as repeaters to boost the signal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>All computers and peripherals are disabled (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It is non-passive (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To allow another device to access the network (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The entire network must be shut down for maintenance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a hybrid topology?

<p>It is a mixture of two or more basic topologies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of FDDI networks?

<p>They are highly reliable due to their ring topology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To connect devices to the main bus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To pass data packets from one device to another (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To lease communication lines and offer additional services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To protect data as it is being transferred (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Secure connection to a remote corporate server (A)</p> 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?

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

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

<p>Shared or public network (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To enable nodes to determine signal sampling rates and provide synchronization/timing information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cable is used in 10Base5?

<p>Coaxial cable (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum length of a 10BaseT segment?

<p>100m (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the topology configuration used in 10Base2?

<p>Bus-topology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the speed of Fast Ethernet?

<p>100 Mbps (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>100 nodes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It requires specialized expertise (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern for network security?

<p>Preventing the spread of viruses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a cable breaks in a network?

<p>The entire network may go down (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why may authorized users have difficulty accessing certain files?

<p>Due to high security measures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>The entire network comes to a halt (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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