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Types of Network Topologies

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What is a characteristic of a simplex communication device?

It can transmit and receive simultaneously

It can only transmit or receive, but not both (correct)

It can transmit to multiple devices at once

It can transmit and receive, but not at the same time

Which type of connection is characterized by a dedicated link between two devices?

Hybrid

Point-to-point (correct)

Multipoint

Half-duplex

What is a feature of a full-duplex communication system?

The communication is half-duplex

Both devices can transmit and receive simultaneously (correct)

The communication is unidirectional

Only one device can transmit at a time

What type of device is an example of a half-duplex system?

Walkie-talkie Signup and view all the answers

In a multipoint connection, what happens to the channel capacity?

It is shared among multiple devices Signup and view all the answers

What is a feature of a point-to-point connection?

A single transmitter and a single receiver Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a single connection is broken in a ring topology network?

The entire network is affected Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of hybrid topology networks?

It combines different topologies, such as star and bus Signup and view all the answers

What type of network is typically used in a small area, such as a room or building?

LAN Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using LANs over WANs?

Faster data transfer rates Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a MAN?

To connect multiple LANs over a larger area Signup and view all the answers

What type of network is typically used for country-wide or worldwide connections?

WAN Signup and view all the answers

What is a major disadvantage of a bus topology?

Terminators are required for both ends of the main cable. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a ring topology?

Packets of data travel from one device to the next until they reach their destination. Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of a ring topology?

Data can transfer between workstations at high speeds. Signup and view all the answers

What type of network can a ring topology be used in?

In either LANs or WANs Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of a ring topology?

All data being transferred over the network must pass through each workstation on the network. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the network if one workstation shuts down in a ring topology?

The entire network is impacted. Signup and view all the answers