Exam 3: Network Design

A bus topology is not responsible for moving data from one device to the next.

In the channel access method of token passing, all computers have ____________________ access.

The channel access methods of demand priority and ____________________ allow for higher levels of access for specific users or devices.

There are ____ different types of channel access methods used with multipoint topologies.

An advantage of a ring topology is that it is good for networks with many devices.

Packet-sniffing software provides a valuable benefit by allowing network administrators to monitor network traffic and identify problems.

Instead of using a point-to-point topology, local area networks typically use a _____ topology.

Each of the following is an advantage of a star topology except

In a bus topology, a single cable called a _____ runs the length of the computer network.

At each end of the cable on a bus is a device known as a _____ that absorbs packets.

Explain the functions of a terminator in a bus topology.

____________________ refers to the physical layout of the network devices and cabling and how all of those components communicate with each other.

______________________________ software allows packets to be intercepted and viewed.

A multipoint _____ topology is a circle with no ends.

One channel access method that is similar to having a microphone passes a special packet, called a(n) ____________________, from one computer to the next on a network.

Topology refers to the physical layout of the network devices and cabling and how all of those components communicate with each other.

A mesh topology is also called a point-to-point topology.

A _____ topology works well for a computer network with many devices attached to it.

Explain how a ring topology functions.

Mesh topologies are found in _____ networks.