220-801 Question #976: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is C: Star. A star topology connects all devices to a central device such as a switch or hub, so all data flows through that central point. Ring, mesh, and hybrid topologies route data differently between nodes.

Question

When computers are connected on a network in a manner where the data flows to a central point and then back out describes which of the following networks?

Options

ARing
BMesh
CStar
DHybrid

Explanation

A star topology connects all devices to a central device such as a switch or hub, so all data flows through that central point. Ring, mesh, and hybrid topologies route data differently between nodes.

Common mistakes.

A. A ring topology connects each device to exactly two other devices, forming a closed loop where data travels around the ring in one or both directions without a central hub.
B. A mesh topology connects each device to multiple other devices directly, providing redundant paths and eliminating dependence on any single central point.
D. A hybrid topology combines two or more different topologies (such as star-bus or star-ring) and does not describe a single specific data-flow pattern.

Concept tested. Star network topology and data flow

Reference. https://www.comptia.org/certifications/network

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