Network Topologies N10-009 Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1expert · hard

   A hospital is designing its network for a new wing. The network must be highly available because patient monitoring systems cannot tolerate downtime. The budget is limited, so the design must balance redundancy with cost. Which topology should the network architect choose?

   • ABus topology
   • BStar topology with a single switch
   • CPartial mesh topology with redundant links between critical switches
   • DFull mesh topology
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2. 2application · medium

   A small retail chain is adding a new store and needs to connect 15 POS terminals, 2 printers, and a local server. The IT manager wants a topology that is easy to troubleshoot, allows adding a new device without disrupting existing connections, and provides a single point of failure that can be mitigated with redundancy. Which topology should the manager choose?

   • ARing topology with dual rings
   • BBus topology with terminators
   • CFull mesh topology
   • DStar topology with a redundant switch
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4. 3expert · hard

   A network architect is designing a network for a military base that requires maximum fault tolerance. The budget is not a constraint. The network will connect 5 command centers. Which topology should be chosen to ensure the network remains operational even if multiple links fail?

   • ARing topology with dual rings
   • BStar topology with redundant switches
   • CPartial mesh topology
   • DFull mesh topology
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5. 4foundation · easy

   What is a major limitation of a bus topology?

   • AA break in the main cable can bring down the entire network.
   • BIt is difficult to add new devices.
   • CIt provides redundant paths for data.
   • DIt requires a central switch to manage traffic.
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6. 5foundation · easy

   What is a key benefit of a full mesh topology?

   • AIt uses a central device to manage all traffic.
   • BIt is easy to install and expand.
   • CIt provides redundant paths, so a link failure does not isolate devices.
   • DIt requires very little cabling.
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