220-801 Question #1020: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

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 cable

Question

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

Options

AMesh
BHybrid
CBus
DStar

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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