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What is a key characteristic of data transmission in a ring topology?
What is a key characteristic of data transmission in a ring topology?
What advantage does a ring topology offer in terms of data handling?
What advantage does a ring topology offer in terms of data handling?
Which statement accurately reflects a limitation of ring topology?
Which statement accurately reflects a limitation of ring topology?
How does ring topology ensure that all devices have equal access to the network?
How does ring topology ensure that all devices have equal access to the network?
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What is a performance-related drawback of ring topology?
What is a performance-related drawback of ring topology?
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Study Notes
Ring Topology
- A ring topology is a network configuration where devices are connected in a circular loop.
- Devices are connected directly to their immediate neighbors, creating a continuous pathway for data.
- Data transmission is unidirectional, traveling in a single direction around the ring.
- Each device acts as a repeater, receiving, regenerating, and forwarding the data to the next device until it reaches its destination.
- Every device has equal access to the network because data travels in a circle.
- Ring topology can efficiently handle high data volumes because each device has a dedicated time slot.
- This reduces the chance of collisions when multiple devices try to transmit data simultaneously.
- Performance is lower than other topologies because all devices must be active for data to flow properly.
- Uni-directional nature means data needs to pass through every node, potentially causing issues if a node is unresponsive or experiences delays.
- Scalability is typically limited.
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Explore the concept of ring topology in network configurations. This quiz covers the characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of connecting devices in a circular loop. Test your understanding of how data transmission works in a ring topology.