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Signalling and communicationQuestion 52 of 1506

What does the topology of a network describe?

  1. The shape of the network layout
  2. The speed of the signal on the wires
  3. The voltage level for a logic one
  4. The brand of the connectors
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Correct answer: The shape of the network layout

Point-to-point, bus, star and ring are topologies.

Source: Lessons in Electric Circuits IV: Digital (Kuphaldt), 14.6: Network Topology

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026