Networking | Topologies Aptitude Questions and Answers

1) There are the following statements that are given below, which of them are correct about network topologies in computer networks?

1. The network topologies describe, how nodes or hosts are corrected in a network
2. The physical and logical layouts are used to implement network topologies
3. Both of the above
4. None of the above

2) What do you understand about the physical layout in network topologies?

1. The physical layout that describes the physical placements of network devices
2. The physical layout describes the flow of data within the network
3. The physical layout that describes cables only used in the network
4. All the above

3) What do you understand about logical layout in network topologies?

1. The logical layout describes the physical placements of network devices
2. The logical layout describes the flow of data within the network
3. The logical layout that describes cables only used in the network
4. All the above

4) In which topology all devices are connected with a single backbone cable?

1. Star
2. Mesh
3. Bus
4. Ring

5) There are the following statements that are given below, what are the advantages of BUS topology in a computer network.

1. We required less cabling in bus topology.
2. Easy to install
3. The communication in bus topology is faster than ring topology.
4. All the above

Options:

1. B and C
2. A and B
3. Only D
4. Only C

6) There are the following statements that are given below, what are the disadvantages of BUS topology in a computer network.

1. If the main cable is damaged then the complete network will not work.
2. Network disturbance occurs when we add or remove a device into a network.
3. Performance gets decreased when a new node is added to the network.
4. There is a security issue because every node in the network can access the data for other nodes.

Options:

1. A and B
2. B and C
3. C and D
4. A, B, C, and, D

7) If we are creating a small network within the single floor of the building, then BUS topology is a good choice?

1. Yes
2. No

8) Can we add printers and scanners in the network using BUS topology?

1. Yes
2. No

9) In which topology data is travel in a circular fashion from one node to another node in the network?

1. Star
2. Mesh
3. Bus
4. Ring

10) In the RING topology data can travel in which direction?

1. Clockwise
2. Anti-clock wise
3. In both direction
4. None of the above

11) In the RING topology, if data is traveling in a clockwise direction, and in the middle, a node is not working then data can be travel in the reverse direction?

1. Yes
2. No

12) What are the correct types of RING topology?

1. Unidirectional Ring topology
2. Bidirectional Ring topology
3. Collapsed Ring topology
4. All the above

13) What are the correct protocols used by RING topology?

1. Fiber Distributed Data Interface
2. Token Ring
3. Metro Ring
4. Ticket Ring

Options:

1. Only A
2. A, B, and C
3. B and D
4. Only B

14) There are the following statements that are given below, what are the advantages of RING topology in a computer network.

1. In the RING topology, if we add a new device then its impact is minimal on performance
2. In the RING topology, data can travel from alternative routes to reach the destination
3. Fault identification is easy
4. All of the above

15) There are the following statements that are given below, which of them are correct about STAR network topologies in computer networks?

1. In the STAR topology all devices in a network are connected to a central device
2. In the STAR topology all devices in a network are connected to each other
3. In the STAR topology there is no need to required physical cable
4. None of the above

16) A HUB or SWITCH can be used as a central device in STAR topology?

1. Yes
2. No

17) How many ports are required by a node to connect with HUB in STAR topology?

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

18) How many cables are required when N devices are connected with HUB in STAR topology?

1. N-1
2. N+1
3. N
4. N+2

19) Is it true, if central HUB gets failed then the complete network will shut down in STAR topology?

1. True
2. False

20) The performance of a STAR network is depending on?

1. Depend on how it is created
2. Quality of central HUB

21) There are the following statements that are given below, which of them are correct about MESH network topologies in computer networks?

1. In the MESH topology all devices in a network are connected to a central device
2. In the MESH topology all devices in a network are connected to each other
3. In the MESH topology there is no need to required physical cable
4. None of the above

22) If N devices are connected in a MESH network, then how many ports are required by a node?

1. N
2. N-1
3. N+1
4. N+2

23) If N devices are connected in a MESH network, then how many dedicated links are required to them?

1. N
2. N+1
3. N(N+1)
4. N(N-1)/2

24) There are the following statements that are given below, what are the advantages of MESH topology in a computer network.

1. It is the most robust network.
2. It is the most secure network.
3. Easy to configure.
4. All the above.

Options:

1. D
2. A and B
3. C
4. A, B, and C

25) There are the following statements that are given below, which of them are correct about HYBRID topology in computer networks?

1. In the HYBRID topology all devices in a network are connected to a central device
2. The HYBRID topology is the combination of any two network topologies
3. In the HYBRID topology there is no need to required physical cable
4. None of the above