COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK TOPOLOGIES AND PROTOCOLS
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Each device is connected by an individual cable directly to the server. These are usually the layout of choice in schools and offices because they tend to be the most reliable of the topologies.
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Where some or all of the workstations or other devices are connected directly to each of other. Most are usually connected to the node that they exchange the most data with.
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Star topology is a type of network topology in which every device in the network is individually connected to a central node, known as the switch or hub. When represented visually, this topology resembles a star which gives it its name.
Detailed explanation-2: -A star network is a local area network (LAN) topology in which all nodes–personal computers (PCs), workstations or other devices–are directly connected to a common central computer that is often referred to as a hub. Therefore, a star network is often referred to as a hub-and-spoke network topology.
Detailed explanation-3: -In the star topology, all the computers connect with the help of a hub. This cable is called a central node, and all other nodes are connected using this central node. It is most popular on LAN networks as they are inexpensive and easy to install.
Detailed explanation-4: -Bus topology is a network type where every device is connected to a single cable that runs from one end of the network to the other. This type of network topology is often referred to as line topology. In a bus topology, data is transmitted in one direction only.