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What is a characteristic of a simplex communication device?
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?
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?
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?
What type of device is an example of a half-duplex system?
In a multipoint connection, what happens to the channel capacity?
In a multipoint connection, what happens to the channel capacity?
What is a feature of a point-to-point connection?
What is a feature of a point-to-point connection?
What happens if a single connection is broken in a ring topology network?
What happens if a single connection is broken in a ring topology network?
What is a characteristic of hybrid topology networks?
What is a characteristic of hybrid topology networks?
What type of network is typically used in a small area, such as a room or building?
What type of network is typically used in a small area, such as a room or building?
What is the main advantage of using LANs over WANs?
What is the main advantage of using LANs over WANs?
What is the primary purpose of a MAN?
What is the primary purpose of a MAN?
What type of network is typically used for country-wide or worldwide connections?
What type of network is typically used for country-wide or worldwide connections?
What is a major disadvantage of a bus topology?
What is a major disadvantage of a bus topology?
What is a characteristic of a ring topology?
What is a characteristic of a ring topology?
What is an advantage of a ring topology?
What is an advantage of a ring topology?
What type of network can a ring topology be used in?
What type of network can a ring topology be used in?
What is a disadvantage of a ring topology?
What is a disadvantage of a ring topology?
What happens to the network if one workstation shuts down in a ring topology?
What happens to the network if one workstation shuts down in a ring topology?
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