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N10-005 · Question #581
N10-005 Question #581: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is C: Ring. Ring topology connects each computer to exactly two others, forming a closed loop or circle through which data travels sequentially.
Question
Which of the following is the network topology in which computers connect in a closed circle?
Options
- ABus
- BMesh
- CRing
- DStar
Explanation
Ring topology connects each computer to exactly two others, forming a closed loop or circle through which data travels sequentially.
Common mistakes.
- A. Bus topology connects all devices along a single shared backbone cable with terminators at each end, not a closed circle.
- B. Mesh topology connects each device to multiple or all other devices for redundancy, not in a simple closed loop.
- D. Star topology connects all devices to a central hub or switch in a hub-and-spoke arrangement, not a closed circle.
Concept tested. Ring network topology definition
Reference. https://www.comptia.org/content/guides/network-topologies
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