Interconnection Networks MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: September 20, 2024

Which type of network topology is characterized by each node being connected to every other node?

A. Fully Connected Network

B. Star Network

C. Ring Network

D. Bus Network

Answer: A. Fully Connected Network

In which network topology are nodes connected in a circular fashion, allowing data to circulate until it reaches its destination?

A. Ring Network

B. Star Network

C. Bus Network

D. Mesh Network

Answer: A. Ring Network

Which interconnection network topology involves a central hub to which all nodes are connected?

A. Star Network

B. Ring Network

C. Mesh Network

D. Bus Network

Answer: A. Star Network

In which network topology do all nodes share a common communication line?

A. Bus Network

B. Star Network

C. Ring Network

D. Fully Connected Network

Answer: A. Bus Network

Which interconnection network topology is known for having each node connected directly to every other node, leading to high redundancy?

A. Mesh Network

B. Bus Network

C. Star Network

D. Ring Network

Answer: A. Mesh Network

What is the primary advantage of a mesh network topology?

A. High Fault Tolerance

B. Simple Wiring

C. Low Cost

D. Easy Scalability

Answer: A. High Fault Tolerance

Which network topology is typically used in small networks where simplicity and ease of setup are priorities?

A. Star Network

B. Mesh Network

C. Ring Network

D. Bus Network

Answer: A. Star Network

In a fully connected network, what is the primary disadvantage as the number of nodes increases?

A. High Cost and Complexity

B. Low Fault Tolerance

C. Limited Scalability

D. High Latency

Answer: A. High Cost and Complexity

Which topology uses a single continuous path to connect all nodes, often resulting in a loop?

A. Ring Network

B. Mesh Network

C. Star Network

D. Bus Network

Answer: A. Ring Network

What is a key characteristic of a bus network topology?

A. Single Communication Line

B. Central Hub

C. Circular Connection

D. Direct Node-to-Node Links

Answer: A. Single Communication Line

Which network topology allows for easy addition of new nodes without disrupting existing connections?

A. Star Network

B. Ring Network

C. Bus Network

D. Fully Connected Network

Answer: A. Star Network

In which interconnection network is each node directly connected to every other node?

A. Fully Connected Network

B. Star Network

C. Bus Network

D. Ring Network

Answer: A. Fully Connected Network

Which topology offers the most redundancy and fault tolerance due to multiple paths between nodes?

A. Mesh Network

B. Star Network

C. Ring Network

D. Bus Network

Answer: A. Mesh Network

What is the main drawback of a ring network topology?

A. Difficulty in Adding New Nodes

B. High Fault Tolerance

C. Low Complexity

D. Low Cost

Answer: A. Difficulty in Adding New Nodes

Which interconnection network topology requires that all nodes be connected to a central hub?

A. Star Network

B. Ring Network

C. Mesh Network

D. Bus Network

Answer: A. Star Network

Which network topology is most efficient in terms of cable usage, as it uses a single central line?

A. Bus Network

B. Star Network

C. Mesh Network

D. Ring Network

Answer: A. Bus Network

In which topology does each node connect to exactly two other nodes, forming a loop?

A. Ring Network

B. Star Network

C. Bus Network

D. Fully Connected Network

Answer: A. Ring Network

What is the main advantage of a star network topology in terms of network management?

A. Easy Troubleshooting and Maintenance

B. High Fault Tolerance

C. Low Cost

D. High Redundancy

Answer: A. Easy Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Which topology provides a robust design with multiple communication paths, reducing the likelihood of a network failure?

A. Mesh Network

B. Star Network

C. Ring Network

D. Bus Network

Answer: A. Mesh Network

Which network topology is characterized by nodes arranged in a single line, with each node connected to the next?

A. Bus Network

B. Star Network

C. Ring Network

D. Mesh Network

Answer: A. Bus Network

In which topology do nodes form a network where each node is connected to its adjacent nodes in a closed loop?

A. Ring Network

B. Mesh Network

C. Star Network

D. Bus Network

Answer: A. Ring Network

What is a significant challenge of implementing a mesh network topology?

A. High Cost and Complexity

B. Low Fault Tolerance

C. Easy Scalability

D. Simple Wiring

Answer: A. High Cost and Complexity

Which topology allows for high data transmission rates and reliability due to multiple direct connections between nodes?

A. Mesh Network

B. Bus Network

C. Ring Network

D. Star Network

Answer: A. Mesh Network

In which network topology do all nodes connect directly to a central node, making it a hub-and-spoke configuration?

A. Star Network

B. Mesh Network

C. Ring Network

D. Bus Network

Answer: A. Star Network

Which topology is most susceptible to network failure if the central communication line or hub fails?

A. Bus Network

B. Star Network

C. Ring Network

D. Mesh Network

Answer: A. Bus Network

What is the main advantage of a ring network topology in terms of data transmission?

A. Data Transmission is Predictable and Ordered

B. High Fault Tolerance

C. Easy Scalability

D. Low Cost

Answer: A. Data Transmission is Predictable and Ordered

Which interconnection network allows for the direct connection of every node to every other node, providing maximum redundancy?

A. Fully Connected Network

B. Star Network

C. Ring Network

D. Bus Network

Answer: A. Fully Connected Network

Which topology can lead to network congestion if too many nodes are added, as all data must pass through the central hub?

A. Star Network

B. Bus Network

C. Ring Network

D. Mesh Network

Answer: A. Star Network

Which network topology is often used in home networks due to its simplicity and ease of installation?

A. Star Network

B. Mesh Network

C. Ring Network

D. Bus Network

Answer: A. Star Network

What is the major limitation of a bus network topology regarding performance?

A. Performance Decreases as More Devices are Added

B. High Redundancy

C. Easy Troubleshooting

D. High Fault Tolerance

Answer: A. Performance Decreases as More Devices are Added

Which interconnection network topology is designed to minimize the impact of a single point of failure by using multiple connections?

A. Mesh Network

B. Star Network

C. Ring Network

D. Bus Network

Answer: A. Mesh Network

Which topology is known for its simplicity but can suffer from performance issues if the central node becomes overloaded?

A. Star Network

B. Bus Network

C. Ring Network

D. Mesh Network

Answer: A. Star Network

What is a primary feature of the mesh network topology in terms of node connectivity?

A. Each Node is Connected to Every Other Node

B. Nodes are Connected in a Ring

C. Nodes are Connected to a Central Hub

D. Nodes Share a Single Communication Line

Answer: A. Each Node is Connected to Every Other Node

Which topology is characterized by a linearly arranged sequence of nodes, with data transmitted from one node to the next?

A. Bus Network

B. Ring Network

C. Star Network

D. Mesh Network

Answer: A. Bus Network

In which network topology does each node connect to exactly two other nodes, forming a continuous loop?

A. Ring Network

B. Star Network

C. Bus Network

D. Fully Connected Network

Answer: A. Ring Network

Which topology is commonly used in local area networks (LANs) due to its ease of setup and management?

A. Star Network

B. Mesh Network

C. Ring Network

D. Bus Network

Answer: A. Star Network

What is a key disadvantage of the ring network topology in terms of network expansion?

A. Difficult to Add New Nodes

B. High Redundancy

C. Low Cost

D. Easy Troubleshooting

Answer: A. Difficult to Add New Nodes

Which network topology provides multiple paths for data to travel between nodes, reducing the risk of network failure?

A. Mesh Network

B. Star Network

C. Bus Network

D. Ring Network

Answer: A. Mesh Network

Which topology requires each node to have two connections in a linear arrangement, with data passing through each node?

A. Bus Network

B. Ring Network

C. Star Network

D. Mesh Network

Answer: B. Ring Network

What is the primary advantage of a bus network topology in terms of cost?

A. Low Cost Due to Simple Cabling

B. High Redundancy

C. Easy Scalability

D. High Fault Tolerance

Answer: A. Low Cost Due to Simple Cabling

In which topology do nodes connect directly to each other, with no central point of failure?

A. Mesh Network

B. Star Network

C. Bus Network

D. Ring Network

Answer: A. Mesh Network

Which network topology is known for its ease of adding new nodes without affecting existing ones?

A. Star Network

B. Ring Network

C. Mesh Network

D. Bus Network

Answer: A. Star Network

What is a common challenge of a bus network topology related to data collisions?

A. Data Collisions Increase with More Devices

B. High Fault Tolerance

C. Easy Troubleshooting

D. Low Complexity

Answer: A. Data Collisions Increase with More Devices

Which topology allows for efficient communication between nodes by using multiple direct paths?

A. Mesh Network

B. Star Network

C. Ring Network

D. Bus Network

Answer: A. Mesh Network

What is a disadvantage of the fully connected network topology in terms of scalability?

A. High Cost and Complexity with Increased Nodes

B. Low Fault Tolerance

C. Simple Wiring

D. Easy Troubleshooting

Answer: A. High Cost and Complexity with Increased Nodes

Which interconnection network topology provides a single communication line that all nodes share, often leading to network congestion?

A. Bus Network

B. Star Network

C. Mesh Network

D. Ring Network

Answer: A. Bus Network

Which network topology is ideal for systems where high data redundancy and fault tolerance are required?

A. Mesh Network

B. Star Network

C. Ring Network

D. Bus Network

Answer: A. Mesh Network

What is a characteristic of the star network topology in terms of its central node?

A. Acts as a Hub for All Communication

B. Provides a Circular Connection

C. Connects All Nodes Directly

D. Shares a Single Communication Line

Answer: A. Acts as a Hub for All Communication

Which topology connects nodes in a linear sequence, with data flowing from one node to the next?

A. Bus Network

B. Star Network

C. Ring Network

D. Mesh Network

Answer: A. Bus Network

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