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220-801 · Question #1020

Which of the following describes a network topology MOST commonly used in a SOHO switched network?

The correct answer is D. Star. In a star topology, all end devices (computers, printers, phones) connect to a central device - typically a switch or router. This is the standard layout in SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) environments because it is easy to manage, troubleshoot, and expand. A failure in one…

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Question

Which of the following describes a network topology MOST commonly used in a SOHO switched network?

Options

  • AMesh
  • BHybrid
  • CBus
  • DStar

How the community answered

(43 responses)
  • A
    5% (2)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • D
    93% (40)

Explanation

In a star topology, all end devices (computers, printers, phones) connect to a central device - typically a switch or router. This is the standard layout in SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) environments because it is easy to manage, troubleshoot, and expand. A failure in one cable only affects that one device. Mesh topology requires every device to connect to every other device (impractical for SOHO). Bus topology uses a single shared cable (legacy). Hybrid topologies combine multiple types and are more common in large enterprise networks.

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