network topologies

Question 1

what is a network topology

Answer 1

the arrangement, or pattern, in which all nodes on a network are connected together.

Question 2

what are the 3 advantages of a star network

Answer 2

• Adding or removing network devices is easy, and can be done without affecting the entire network.
• If one link fails, only that link is affected, other links remain active
• Data packets do not have to pass through many devices,

Question 3

what are the 2 disadvantages of a star

Answer 3

• high cost as there is many components
• if the hub goes down the whole system fails

Question 4

what are the 4 advantages of a mesh network

Answer 4

• Data can be transmitted from different devices simultaneously.
• Even if one of the connections fails there is always an alternative route for the data
• Adding more devices can be done without affecting the transmission of other data.
• It can handle high volumes of data traffic

Question 5

what is a disadvantage of mesh networks

Answer 5

• The overall cost is expensive due to the cable or if wireless, wireless connectivity.