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What is the backbone cable in a bus topology?
What is the backbone cable in a bus topology?
- A cable connecting stations in a star configuration
- A single cable connecting all stations (correct)
- Multiple cables connecting stations in a loop
- A cable connecting only selected stations
Which standard networks mainly use bus topology?
Which standard networks mainly use bus topology?
- 802.3 (Ethernet) (correct)
- 802.11 (Wi-Fi)
- 802.2 (Logical Link Control)
- 802.5 (Token Ring)
What technology is commonly used for bus-based networks to support moderate data speeds?
What technology is commonly used for bus-based networks to support moderate data speeds?
- USB cables
- Twisted pair cables
- Fiber optic cables
- Coaxial cables (correct)
What is one of the advantages of bus topology in terms of installation cost?
What is one of the advantages of bus topology in terms of installation cost?
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Where does a node send a message in a bus topology?
Where does a node send a message in a bus topology?
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What characterizes the backbone cable in a bus topology?
What characterizes the backbone cable in a bus topology?
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Which type of cable is typically NOT used in bus-based networks?
Which type of cable is typically NOT used in bus-based networks?
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What technology has well-known installation and troubleshooting techniques in bus topology?
What technology has well-known installation and troubleshooting techniques in bus topology?
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How many Mbps are typically supported by coaxial or twisted pair cables in bus-based networks?
How many Mbps are typically supported by coaxial or twisted pair cables in bus-based networks?
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What makes bus topology configurations simpler compared to other topologies?
What makes bus topology configurations simpler compared to other topologies?
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