F1T7a - Science Computer Summary

Network Topology

What is Topology?

A network topology refers to the layout of the computers and devices in a communications network.

It refers to both the physical and logical layout of a network.

Type of Network Topology.

BUS NETWORK TOPOLOGY

STAR NETWORK TOPOLOGY

RING NETWORK TOPOLOGY

Exercise:

1) On a __________, all of the  computers and devices
    on the network connect to a central device.

A. Bus network.

B. Ring network.

C. Star network.

D. All of above.

2) On a star network, the central device that provides
     a common  connection point for nodes on the
     Network is called the ____________.


    A. Hub.

    B. Personal computer.

    C. Printer.

    D. File server.

3)  On a bus network,  if one node fails ________.

    A. Only that node is affected.

    B. Only the nodes before that node are affected.

    C. Only the nodes after that node are affected.

    D.  All the nodes are affected.

 

"The transmission of data is relatively simple as packets travel in one direction only."

4) The statement above is correctly refer to
     the _________________.

     A. Bus network.

    B. Ring network.

    C. Star network.

    D. All of the above.


Answers: 
1. C
2. A
3. A
4. B