Chapter 4
| 1: | What determines the category of a cable? |
| A1: | Answer: The cable category is determined by the number of twists per inch. |
| 2: | Describe a star topology. |
| A2: | Answer: In a star topology, all network devices are connected to a central point such as a hub or a switch. |
| 3: | Describe a ring topology. |
| A3: | Answer: In a ring topology, all network devices are connected to each other in the shape of a loop, or ring, so that each device is directly attached to two other devices. |
| 4: | Describe a tree topology. |
| A4: | Answer: In a tree topology, several star topologies are connected to a single linear backbone, such as a single switch. |
| 5: | Which LAN topologies usually use switches? |
| A5: | Answer: Switches are commonly used in star and tree topologies. |
| 6: | When would you ... |
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