18 Questions
What is a characteristic of a simplex communication device?
It can only transmit or receive, but not both
Which type of connection is characterized by a dedicated link between two devices?
Point-to-point
What is a feature of a full-duplex communication system?
Both devices can transmit and receive simultaneously
What type of device is an example of a half-duplex system?
Walkie-talkie
In a multipoint connection, what happens to the channel capacity?
It is shared among multiple devices
What is a feature of a point-to-point connection?
A single transmitter and a single receiver
What happens if a single connection is broken in a ring topology network?
The entire network is affected
What is a characteristic of hybrid topology networks?
It combines different topologies, such as star and bus
What type of network is typically used in a small area, such as a room or building?
LAN
What is the main advantage of using LANs over WANs?
Faster data transfer rates
What is the primary purpose of a MAN?
To connect multiple LANs over a larger area
What type of network is typically used for country-wide or worldwide connections?
WAN
What is a major disadvantage of a bus topology?
Terminators are required for both ends of the main cable.
What is a characteristic of a ring topology?
Packets of data travel from one device to the next until they reach their destination.
What is an advantage of a ring topology?
Data can transfer between workstations at high speeds.
What type of network can a ring topology be used in?
In either LANs or WANs
What is a disadvantage of a ring topology?
All data being transferred over the network must pass through each workstation on the network.
What happens to the network if one workstation shuts down in a ring topology?
The entire network is impacted.
This quiz covers different types of network topologies, including their characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages. It also explores how the size of a network affects its classification and architecture.
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