This set of Computer Network Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Network Topology – Set 3”.
1. FDDI can cover a much larger geographical area than Token Ring on copper.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: FDDI is a standard developed for transmitting data on optical fibers. It uses a dual ring configuration. Thus, FDDI can cover much larger geographical area than Token Ring on copper. It also has high bandwidth.
2. WANs are configured using the ______ or the ______ topology.
a) Bus, Tree
b) Mesh, Ring
c) Ring, Hybrid
d) Mesh, Tree
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Explanation: The topologies used for a WAN depends on its business requirements, physical constraints and cost/benefit ratio. The commonly used topologies for a WAN are hub-and-spoke, partial mesh, full mesh and ring.
3. FDDI stands for _________
a) Fiber Distributed Data Interface
b) First Digital Data Interface
c) Fast Data Distribution Index
d) Fiber Distributed Data Index
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Explanation: Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) is a set of ANSI (American National Standards Institute) protocols. FDDI acts as a backbone network for WANs. It also provides high bandwidth for transmission of digital signal data through optical fiber cable.
4. Ethernet protocol is specified by __________
a) IEEE 802.2 standard
b) IEEE 802.3 standard
c) IEEE 802.5 standard
d) IEEE 802.11 standard
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Explanation: IEEE 802.3 standard is for bus networks. IEEE 802.3 standard defines the MAC layer and Physical layer of the Ethernet. Hence it forms the foundation for specification of Ethernet protocol. IEEE 802.2 standard is used for specifying logical link control above the Data Link Layer of the OSI model. IEEE 802.5 standard is used for Token-ring topology. IEEE 802.11 specifies the set of protocols for implementing Wireless LAN (WLAN).
5. WAN differs from LAN in that it links networks that are geographically separated by a short distance.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: WAN differs from LAN in that it links networks that are geographically separated by a long distance. Typically, the WAN link connects nodes made up of switches, bridges and routers.
6. The Tree structure starts with a ______ node.
a) Prime
b) Chief
c) Beginner
d) Header
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Explanation: A Tree Structure or topology is a hierarchical way of representation of devices in a network. It comprises of a parent node and several child nodes. These are branched out from the parent node. This parent node which forms the origin of the structure is known as Header node.
7. In a Ring topology network, the data flows ________
a) in one direction only
b) away from the tokens on the ring
c) in several directions
d) in a direction where the computers in a network are fully functional
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Explanation: A circular data path is created in a Ring topology. In this type of topology, the data packets travel from one device to the next until they reach their destination. Each device in this topology is connected to two other devices but they are not interconnected. This is the reason for data to travel in a single direction.
8. In a network topology, when a data signal is transmitted, there are chances that this signal may bounce back to the device that has already carried the signal. In order to avoid this, we must use _____ at the end.
a) cap
b) beret
c) end cap
d) terminator
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Explanation: A terminator is a device attached to the end of a bus in a network topology. The main objective of terminator is to absorb signals in order to avoid the signal to reflect back. Signal reflections produce interference that causes data loss.
9. Bridge is an example of a ________ device.
a) Peripheral
b) Network navigation
c) Storage
d) Central connecting
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Explanation: Navigation devices are used within an active topology to move data around a network. It is required for communication and interaction between devices in a network. Thus, Bridge is a Network navigation device.
10. Mesh topology is highly reliable.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: The Mesh topology provides a redundant network as each node is connected to every other node in the network. This feature makes it highly reliable network topology compared to other topologies. If any device or link in the network stops functioning, then there will be another path that will carry the data signal.
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