Exam Prep Questions

Question 1 Your network is configured with a central hub that has cables coming from it to each host on the network. Which type of network topology is being described?

  • A. Ring

  • B. Bus

  • C. Star

  • D. VLAN

A1: Answer C is correct because a star network is configured with a central hub that has cables coming from it to each host on the network. Answer A is incorrect because this topology consists of hosts connected to each other in a loop, with each host connecting to its adjacent neighbors. Answer B is incorrect because this topology has a single spur, with hosts connected at regular intervals. Answer D is incorrect because this topology normally represents multiple networks using a single, central intelligent switch. It comprises multiple ...

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