Match each topology to its shape

Exercise and reference answers

Matching pairs

1. Left

   Mesh

   Right

   Every device wired to every other device

2. Left

   Ring

   Right

   Each node joined to two neighbours, one way

3. Left

   Bus

   Right

   All nodes share one backbone wire

4. Left

   Star

   Right

   Every device wired to one central node

Instructions

Tap a topology on the left, then tap how its nodes are wired.

Explanation