10 Questions
In a star topology, where are all devices connected?
To a central hub or switch
What is a key characteristic of mesh topology?
Provides fault tolerance and redundancy
What is a drawback of ring topology?
Is slow and a pain to troubleshoot
What is the main function of routers?
Connect 2 or more networks or subnetworks
What is the role of a hub/switch in a star topology?
Directing data packets between devices
What is a potential disadvantage of mesh topology?
High cost and complexity of implementation
What is a drawback of ring topology?
Slow data transmission
In a star topology, what is the role of the hub/switch?
Directing data packets between devices
What is a key characteristic of ring topology?
Reliability
What is the main function of routers in a network?
Connecting 2 or more networks
Test your knowledge of networking topologies with this quiz! Learn about star, mesh, and ring topologies and how switches are implemented in different network structures. Challenge yourself to understand the role of hubs and switches in directing data packets between devices on a network.
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