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What is the main characteristic of a star network topology?

Every node is connected to every other node

Nodes are connected in a daisy chain fashion

Nodes are connected in a circular manner

All nodes are connected to a central hub (correct)

How do switches direct packets of data between devices?

Using device names

Using port numbers

Using Mac addresses (correct)

Using IP addresses

What advantage do switches offer in terms of bandwidth?

No impact on bandwidth

Increased availability of bandwidth (correct)

Limited bandwidth for specific devices

Reduced bandwidth for each device

In a star network, where does traffic originate?

From the central hub Signup and view all the answers

How many connections are required in a star network with 10 devices?

10 connections Signup and view all the answers

In a star network topology, where does traffic originate?

From the central hub Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a switch in a network?

To direct packets of data between devices based on Mac addresses Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of switches on the bandwidth of a network?

Increases the availability of bandwidth Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers