A hospital is designing a network for its patient monitoring system. The system requires high reliability and the ability to continue operating even if a single cable or switch fails. The hospital has a moderate budget. Which topology and hardware approach is most appropriate?

A full mesh topology with every device connected to every other device

A partial mesh topology with redundant switches

A star topology with a single high-end switch

A bus topology with a single backbone cable

A startup is building a network for a temporary project that will last six months. They need to connect 20 devices and expect frequent changes to the network layout. They have a very limited budget. Which topology and hardware approach is most cost-effective and flexible?

Ring topology with a single cable

Full mesh topology with multiple switches

Star topology with a single switch

Bus topology with a single backbone

A technician is setting up a small network with five computers and one printer. The computers need to share the printer, and the network should be easy to troubleshoot. Which hardware and topology should the technician use?

Connect all devices to a single switch in a star topology

Connect each computer directly to the printer using crossover cables

Use a hub in a bus topology with terminators

Connect the computers in a ring and attach the printer to one computer

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Network Topologies and Hardware Components SCE Practice Questions (Page 4)

Part of the Computer Network and Security Fundamentals domain, which makes up ~16% of our current practice bank. EC-Council does not publish an official question count, but from its 120-minute exam (~50–80 total, ~8–13 in this domain), expect 1–2 from this objective — we provide 32 practice questions to prepare you well beyond it. (estimate)

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16foundation · easy
A small office needs a network that is inexpensive to install and easy to expand by adding new devices without disrupting existing connections. Which topology best meets these requirements?
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17foundation · easy
Which network topology connects every device directly to a single central cable that acts as a shared communication medium?
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18application · medium
A hospital is designing a network for its patient monitoring system. The system requires high reliability and the ability to continue operating even if a single cable or switch fails. The hospital has a moderate budget. Which topology and hardware approach is most appropriate?
Select an answer first
19application · medium
A startup is building a network for a temporary project that will last six months. They need to connect 20 devices and expect frequent changes to the network layout. They have a very limited budget. Which topology and hardware approach is most cost-effective and flexible?
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20application · easy
A technician is setting up a small network with five computers and one printer. The computers need to share the printer, and the network should be easy to troubleshoot. Which hardware and topology should the technician use?
Select an answer first

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Network Topologies and Hardware Components SCE Practice Questions (Page 4)

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A small office needs a network that is inexpensive to install and easy to expand by adding new devices without disrupting existing connections. Which topology best meets these requirements?

Which network topology connects every device directly to a single central cable that acts as a shared communication medium?

A hospital is designing a network for its patient monitoring system. The system requires high reliability and the ability to continue operating even if a single cable or switch fails. The hospital has a moderate budget. Which topology and hardware approach is most appropriate?

A startup is building a network for a temporary project that will last six months. They need to connect 20 devices and expect frequent changes to the network layout. They have a very limited budget. Which topology and hardware approach is most cost-effective and flexible?

A technician is setting up a small network with five computers and one printer. The computers need to share the printer, and the network should be easy to troubleshoot. Which hardware and topology should the technician use?

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