Information Systems and Computer Applications CLEP Prep Practice Exam

What type of network topology uses nodes to create a large, single entity?

1. Mesh

2. Star

3. Ring

4. Bus

The correct answer is: Bus

The correct answer is D Bus. A bus network topology connects all devices to a single backbone, allowing all devices to communicate with each other. While a mesh topology also connects all devices, each node in a mesh has direct connections to multiple other nodes, creating a more complex network. A star topology uses a central hub to connect all devices, creating a "star" pattern. A ring topology connects devices in a circular fashion, but does not create a single entity like a bus topology does.