Network Topology
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Which network topology connects all devices to a single central cable?
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Bus Topology
Explanation
Bus topology uses a single common backbone wire terminated at both ends.
Which topology connects all devices individually to a central hub?
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Star Topology
Explanation
Star topology is highly reliable because a single cable failure won't bring down the whole network.
Which topology connects devices in a closed loop where signals pass sequentially?
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Ring Topology
Explanation
In ring topology, each device connects to exactly two neighbors, forming a closed data loop.
Which highly redundant topology connects every single device directly to every other?
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Mesh Topology
Explanation
Mesh topology offers maximum redundancy and fault tolerance, though it is expensive to wire.
What is a network spanning a single room or office called?
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LAN
Explanation
LAN (Local Area Network) is a high-speed network limited to a small local geographic space.
What is a network connecting computers across cities or countries called?
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WAN
Explanation
WAN (Wide Area Network), like the Internet, spans vast geographic distances globally.