FC0-U71 Infrastructure Practice Question
A small office has a network with all devices connected to a central switch. If one device fails, only that device is affected and the rest of the network continues to function. Which network topology does this describe?
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Star topology
In a star topology, all devices connect to a central device. A failure in one node does not affect others.
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Star topology
Why this is correct
Star topology uses a central switch; failure of one node does not affect others.
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Ring topology
Why it's wrong here
In a ring, a break can affect the whole network.
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Bus topology
Why it's wrong here
In a bus, a single break can affect all devices.
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Mesh topology
Why it's wrong here
Mesh has multiple redundant connections, but the scenario describes a star.
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