10 Questions
What is the main characteristic of a star network topology?
All nodes are connected to a central hub
How do switches direct packets of data between devices?
Using Mac addresses
What advantage do switches offer in terms of bandwidth?
Increased availability of bandwidth
In a star network, where does traffic originate?
From the central hub
How many connections are required in a star network with 10 devices?
10 connections
In a star network topology, where does traffic originate?
From the central hub
What is the main function of a switch in a network?
To direct packets of data between devices based on Mac addresses
How does a star network topology affect the number of connections required as compared to the number of devices?
The number of connections required is equal to the number of devices
What is the impact of switches on the bandwidth of a network?
Increases the availability of bandwidth
How are messages transmitted in a star network?
Messages from a node reach the hub first and are then transmitted via the hub to the receiver node
Test your knowledge of networking with this quiz on star topology. Learn about the arrangement of nodes around a central hub, the number of connections required, and how traffic is managed in this network configuration.
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