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FC0-U71 Practice Question: Which THREE of the following are common types of…
Which THREE of the following are common types of network topologies? (Choose three.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse 'circle' with 'ring' topology, but 'circle' is a non-standard term, while 'ring' is the correct CompTIA-recognized topology name; similarly, 'square' is a distractor with no technical basis in networking.
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Why each option matters
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Star
Star, bus, and ring are three of the most common physical network topologies defined in networking standards. In a star topology, all devices connect to a central switch or hub, which manages traffic and isolates failures to individual links. Bus topology uses a single backbone cable with terminators at both ends, while ring topology passes data sequentially from one node to the next using a token-passing mechanism (e.g., Token Ring per IEEE 802.5).
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Circle
Why it's wrong here
Not a standard topology.
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Star
Why this is correct
Star topology has a central hub.
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Bus
Why this is correct
Bus topology uses a single backbone.
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Ring
Why this is correct
Ring topology connects devices in a loop.
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Square
Why it's wrong here
Not a standard topology.
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