Compare and contrast the star and ring network topologies.

  • Star topology: All devices connect to a central hub or switch. It is easy to set up and maintain but can be disrupted if the central hub fails.
  • Ring topology: Devices are connected in a circular fashion, and data travels in one direction. It is efficient but can be vulnerable to failure if any device or connection breaks.

Related Questions:

  1. What is the function and significance of Napier’s Bone in early computing?
  2. How did Charles Babbage’s Difference Engine differ from the Analytical Engine?
  3. What is the primary goal of fifth-generation computers?
  4. Name the three types of memory mentioned on the motherboard in the Von Neumann architecture.
  5. Differentiate between volatile and non-volatile memory.
  6. Why is the word size of a processor important, and how does it affect the computer’s performance?
  7. What is pipelining, and how does it improve the efficiency of a CPU?
  8. Imagine you are building a custom computer for a friend. Give three considerations you would take into account when choosing the type and size of memory for this computer.
  9. You are a computer technician tasked with upgrading an older computer with a slow CPU. How might you improve its performance without replacing the entire CPU?
  10. Your school is planning to purchase new printers for the computer lab. Give three advantages and disadvantages of impact and non-impact printers to help them make a decision.
  11. Define “protocol” in the context of data communication.
  12. Define simplex, half-duplex, and full-duplex modes of communication with one example each.
  13. What are start and stop bits, and where are they used in data transmission?
  14. How does a switch differ from a hub in a network?
  15. How does asynchronous transmission differ from synchronous transmission, and in what situations are they typically used?
  16. Explain the concept of a peer-to-peer network and its limitations compared to a client/server network.
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  18. Show memory hierarchy with the help of a diagram.
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