GSEC · Question #179
Which of the following networking topologies uses a hub to connect computers?
The correct answer is C. Star. The star topology connects all devices to a central hub or switch, making it the most common wired LAN topology in use today.
Question
Which of the following networking topologies uses a hub to connect computers?
Options
- ABus
- BRing
- CStar
- DCycle
How the community answered
(59 responses)- A5% (3)
- B3% (2)
- C80% (47)
- D12% (7)
Why each option
The star topology connects all devices to a central hub or switch, making it the most common wired LAN topology in use today.
Bus topology uses a single shared backbone cable to which all devices connect, with no central hub.
Ring topology connects each device to exactly two other devices forming a closed loop, with no hub.
In a star topology, every node has a dedicated point-to-point connection to a central hub or switch. This centralized design simplifies troubleshooting because a single cable failure only affects one device, not the entire network.
Cycle is not a recognized standard network topology in networking fundamentals.
Concept tested: Network topology types and physical layout
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/small-business/resource-center/networking/network-topology.html
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