A topology for a Local Area Network in which all nodes are individually connected to a central connection point like a hub or switch is called:
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Correct answer: A
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The correct answer is Option 1. i.e. star topology.
- A Star Topology is a topology for a Local Area Network (LAN) in which all nodes are individually connected to a central connection point, like a hub or a switch.
- A star network is often combined with a bus topology. The central hub is then connected to the backbone of the bus. This combination is called a tree.
- The main advantages of a star network is that one malfunctioning node does not affect the rest of the network. However this type of network can be prone to bottleneck and failure problems at the central site.