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Arnold Networking 2
Shapes of a network
Question | Answer |
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What are the four shapes of networks we have discussed in class? | star, mesh, bus and ring |
What si the function of the terminator in a bus network? | to absorb the signals and keep them from bouncing back along the trunk |
What does collision mean in terms of network data travel? | When data runs into each other |
What is a single bounce? | This is caused by a signal that continues to bounce back and forth along the cable, keeping other nodes from using the line. |
What is a node? | a single computer |
In which type of network must the nodes wait for the lines to be free before they can send data? | Bus |
What is topology? | The way computers are cabled together |
Which type of network requires the LEAST amount of cable? | Bus |
In which type of network does a break in the cable mean that the whole network goes down? | Bus |
Which type of network is like an octopus with arms going out from a central location? | Star |
In a star network the device i the middle is called a _____. | Hub |
What connects the nodes and makes the 'arms' in a star network? | Hub |
In the _________ network, if the central hub goes down then ALL things shut down. | star |
In which network are problems easiest to find? | star |
In a ring network the nodes form a _______. | circle |
In a ________ network, data travels from node to node. | ring |
What type of network do we have in Bleckley County? | Star |
What network has cables connecting each computer to every other computer by a seperate cable? | Mesh |
Which network provides redundant or backup paths? | mesh |