Unit 2: A2 Networks
Topic 2.2: Network design Questions
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Explain two advantages of a star topology.
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Explain two disadvantages of a star topology.
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Explain two advantages of a mesh topology.
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Explain two disadvantages of a mesh topology.
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Determine the number of links needed to connect 8 devices in a full mesh.
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Determine how many additional links are needed when a ninth device joins that full mesh.
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Explain one weakness of a simple ring topology.
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Explain why a bus topology performs poorly as the number of devices increases.
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Suggest the most suitable topology for a school computer room of 30 machines, and justify your choice.
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Suggest the most suitable topology for the links between a telecommunications company's regional exchanges, and justify your choice.
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Distinguish between physical and logical topology.
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Suggest one limitation of describing a real network using the OSI model.
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Explain why most modern networks combine topologies rather than using one throughout.
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Define the term networking model.
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