Network Topologies Quiz

• Bus topology is the kind of network topology in which every node, i.e. every device on the network, is connected to a solo main cable line.
• Bus topology is cost-effective and has the least cable length requirement of all the topologies.
• Data transmission in a bus topology is done in a sequential manner, from one point to the other.
• The main cable in a bus topology can only be so long.
• Bus topology is not as fast as ring or star topologies.
• Ring topology is a topology type in which every computer is connected to another computer on each side.
• In a ring topology, the central node is known as the monitor station, which is responsible for all the operations.
• Data transmission in a ring topology is done with the help of tokens.
• Star topology is a topology type in which all the nodes are connected via cables to a single node called a hub.
• The hub in a star topology can be active or passive in nature.
• Each node in a star topology contains a reserved connection to the central node, which the central node acts as a repeater during data transmission.
• Mesh topology is a type of topology in which all the nodes are connected with each other via a network channel.
• Mesh topology has n(n-1)/2 network channels to connect n nodes.
• In the routing technique, the nodes possess a routing logic, like the logic for the shortest distance to the destination node or the logic to avoid routes with broken connections.
• In the flooding technique, all the network nodes receive the same data. This leaves us no need for routing logic. This technique makes the network robust but results in unwanted load on the network.
• There are two types of network topology: point-to-point and mesh.
• Mesh topology is more robust and easier to install and configure than point-to-point topology.
• However, mesh topology requires bulk wiring, which is more expensive than point-to-point wiring.

Test your knowledge of network topologies with this quiz. Explore bus, ring, star, and mesh topologies, their characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages, and their impact on network performance and efficiency.