1.1 Identify Common Network Devices, Components, and Functions 800-150 Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   Which topology connects each device to the next, forming a closed loop where data travels in one direction?

   • ARing topology
   • BStar topology
   • CBus topology
   • DMesh topology
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2. 2foundation · easy

   In which wireless mode do devices communicate directly with each other without using an access point?

   • AInfrastructure mode
   • BBridge mode
   • CRepeater mode
   • DAd-hoc mode
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4. 3foundation · easy

   Which statement best describes a local area network (LAN)?

   • AA network that spans a large geographic area, such as a country, using leased telecommunications lines
   • BA network confined to a small geographic area, such as a single building or campus, typically owned by the organization using it
   • CA network established temporarily between two devices for a specific file transfer session
   • DA network that connects devices using only wireless radio frequencies, with no physical cabling
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5. 4application · medium

   A small office has a legacy network where all devices are connected to a single coaxial cable in a daisy-chain fashion. The office manager complains that when one computer is unplugged or the cable is damaged, the entire network goes down. Which topology is in use, and what is the primary disadvantage being experienced?

   • ARing topology; data must pass through every device
   • BStar topology; a central device failure brings down the network
   • CBus topology; a break in the main cable disrupts the entire network
   • DMesh topology; redundant links are required for reliability
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6. 5application · medium

   A small law office occupies a single floor of a building. The office manager wants to connect 12 desktop computers, 2 network printers, and a file server so they can share files and print jobs. The computers are spread across three adjoining rooms. Which device should be used as the central connection point, and which topology does this create?

   • AAn access point, creating a ring topology
   • BA switch, creating a star topology
   • CA router, creating a bus topology
   • DA hub, creating a mesh topology
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