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1. In a ring topology, how are the networked devices typically connected?
   a. In a straight line
   b. To a central hub
   c. In a circular loop
   d. Randomly
   Answer: c. In a circular loopzenarmor+2
2. Which of the following topologies uses a token-passing mechanism for data transmission?
   a. Star
   b. Mesh
   c. Ring
   d. Bus
   Answer: c. Ringshiksha+2
3. What is the main function of the token in a ring topology?
   a. To provide central control
   b. To synchronize time
   c. To control access to the medium
   d. To amplify signals
   Answer: c. To control access to the mediumzenarmor+1
4. In ring topology, each device is connected to ___ other devices.
   a. One
   b. Two
   c. Three
   d. Four
   Answer: b. Twolenovo+2
5. Which statement is true about data collision in ring topology?
   a. Common
   b. Non-existent
   c. Increases with nodes
   d. Only in half-duplex
   Answer: b. Non-existentwevolver+1
6. When a node in a ring topology receives a data packet, what does it do?
   a. Drops it
   b. Forwards it to all devices
   c. Checks destination, forwards or processes
   d. Returns to sender
   Answer: c. Checks destination, forwards or processesshiksha+1
7. What happens if a single connection in a unidirectional ring topology fails?
   a. The topology continues unaffected
   b. Only the failed node is affected
   c. The entire network can be disrupted
   d. It forms a bus topology
   Answer: c. The entire network can be disruptedwikipedia+2
8. Which topology is also known as ‘active topology’ due to node participation in data transmission?
   a. Bus
   b. Ring
   c. Star
   d. Mesh
   Answer: b. Ringzenarmor
9. How does ring topology handle signal weakening over large distances?
   a. By increasing cable thickness
   b. Using repeaters
   c. By using wireless links
   d. It is not possible
   Answer: b. Using repeaterszenarmor
10. Which of the following is typically NOT an advantage of ring topology?
    a. Deterministic data flow
    b. Equal access opportunity
    c. No data collision
    d. High scalability
    Answer: d. High scalabilitylenovo+2
11. What is a key disadvantage of a simple ring topology over a dual-ring?
    a. Higher cost
    b. Slower speed
    c. Reduced fault tolerance
    d. Increased complexity
    Answer: c. Reduced fault tolerancewikipedia+1
12. In a bidirectional ring, how is fault tolerance achieved?
    a. Data retransmission
    b. Backup devices
    c. Alternate data direction
    d. No method is used
    Answer: c. Alternate data directionwevolver+2
13. Which network type most commonly used ring topology in its original design?
    a. Ethernet
    b. Token Ring
    c. FDDI
    d. Wi-Fi
    Answer: b. Token Ringwikipedia+1
14. Which layer does ring topology operate at when implemented with the Token Ring standard?
    a. Application
    b. Network
    c. Data Link
    d. Physical
    Answer: c. Data Linkwikipedia+1
15. What type of transmission is standard for ring topology?
    a. Broadcast
    b. Simplex
    c. Unidirectional or bidirectional
    d. Omnidirectional
    Answer: c. Unidirectional or bidirectionalwevolver+2
16. Name a real-world protocol that utilizes dual ring features.
    a. Bluetooth
    b. Wi-Fi
    c. FDDI
    d. ZigBee
    Answer: c. FDDIwikipedia
17. Which device helps in regenerating weak signals in a ring topology?
    a. Hub
    b. Switch
    c. Repeater
    d. Router
    Answer: c. Repeatertutorialspoint+1
18. What physical topology is often used to IMITATE ring topology in IBM Token Ring networks?
    a. Star
    b. Mesh
    c. Tree
    d. Bus
    Answer: a. Starwikipedia
19. In a ring network, what determines the order of data transmission?
    a. IP address order
    b. Token presence
    c. Central controller
    d. Physical port number
    Answer: b. Token presenceshiksha+1
20. What is an effect of adding more nodes to a classical ring topology?
    a. Increases collision
    b. No effect on efficiency
    c. Can increase data travel time
    d. Decreases access fairness
    Answer: c. Can increase data travel timewevolver+1
21. What is another name for a bidirectional ring topology?
    a. Dual ring
    b. Redundant bus
    c. Hierarchical star
    d. Hybrid mesh
    Answer: a. Dual ringzenarmor+1
22. Which of the following is characteristic of ring topology data transmission?
    a. Non-sequential access
    b. Broadcasting to all devices
    c. Sequential device-to-device passing
    d. Multicast only
    Answer: c. Sequential device-to-device passingwevolver+1
23. In ring topology, if the token is lost, what is a common issue?
    a. Infinite looping
    b. Network halts
    c. Security breach
    d. Data corruption
    Answer: b. Network haltswevolver
24. For what size of network is ring topology most suitable?
    a. Very large networks
    b. Networks with massive bandwidth demands
    c. Small to medium-sized networks
    d. Cellular networks
    Answer: c. Small to medium-sized networkstutorialspoint+1
25. What is a token in ring topology?
    a. A type of cable
    b. A physical connector
    c. A special data packet
    d. A device driver
    Answer: c. A special data packetscribd+2
26. What happens if two stations simultaneously attempt data transmission in a ring network?
    a. Data collision
    b. Both can transmit
    c. The token prevents collision
    d. The network resets
    Answer: c. The token prevents collisionshiksha+1
27. What type of cabling was commonly used in classic ring topologies?
    a. Fiber optic
    b. Unshielded twisted pair
    c. Shielded twisted pair
    d. All of these
    Answer: d. All of thesezenarmor
28. Which topology is better for predictable, orderly transmission?
    a. Star
    b. Bus
    c. Ring
    d. Hybrid
    Answer: c. Ringlenovo+1
29. What happens to all nodes if one node in the ring loses power and has no bypass mechanism?
    a. Only one node fails
    b. All nodes remain active
    c. Communication fails for all nodes
    d. Neighboring nodes are affected
    Answer: c. Communication fails for all nodeszenarmor+1
30. What primary method does ring topology use for bandwidth allocation?
    a. Polling
    b. Random access
    c. Token passing
    d. CSMA/CD
    Answer: c. Token passinggeeksforgeeks+2
31. What is the most notable limitation of a ring network?
    a. High cost
    b. No scalability
    c. Single point of failure without redundancy
    d. Incompatibility with wireless
    Answer: c. Single point of failure without redundancywikipedia+1
32. Which topology is less susceptible to packet collision: bus or ring?
    a. Bus
    b. Ring
    c. Both are equal
    d. Depends on number of devices
    Answer: b. Ringwevolver+1
33. Which of these supports a closed-loop configuration?
    a. Mesh
    b. Tree
    c. Star
    d. Ring
    Answer: d. Ringlenovo+1
34. In which direction(s) can data flow by default in a typical ring network?
    a. To central node
    b. Both directions simultaneously
    c. Clockwise or counterclockwise (unidirectional)
    d. Random directions only
    Answer: c. Clockwise or counterclockwise (unidirectional)zenarmor+1
35. If a ring network supports communication in both directions, what benefit does this provide?
    a. Increased packet collision
    b. Improved fault tolerance
    c. Lower hardware cost
    d. Faster token passing
    Answer: b. Improved fault tolerancewikipedia+1
36. What primary factor limits the maximum number of nodes in a ring topology?
    a. Total cable length
    b. Bandwidth
    c. Signal strength and timing
    d. Number of hubs
    Answer: c. Signal strength and timingwevolver+1
37. Which organization’s protocol specification made ring topology popular in LANs?
    a. IEEE
    b. ISO
    c. IETF
    d. ITU-T
    Answer: a. IEEEwikipedia
38. What is required to restore operation if a node fails in a unidirectional ring?
    a. Manual cable replacement
    b. Automatic rerouting
    c. Use bypass switches
    d. Wait for token reset
    Answer: c. Use bypass switcheszenarmor+1
39. Which topology is best for evenly distributed network traffic load?
    a. Star
    b. Bus
    c. Hybrid
    d. Ring
    Answer: d. Ringlenovo+1
40. In dual ring topologies, if a break occurs in one ring, what ensures the network remains active?
    a. The network stops
    b. Data is re-routed over the second ring
    c. Hub takes control
    d. Token is regenerated
    Answer: b. Data is re-routed over the second ringzenarmor+1
41. What feature distinguishes a logical ring from a physical ring?
    a. Use of repeaters
    b. Topology visible to users
    c. Logical data path, underlying physical connections may differ
    d. Token speed
    Answer: c. Logical data path, underlying physical connections may differwikipedia
42. What is the purpose of a Media Access Unit (MAU) in IBM Token Ring networks?
    a. Provides IP addressing
    b. Amplifies network signals
    c. Imitates a ring at data link layer
    d. Enables wireless access
    Answer: c. Imitates a ring at data link layerwikipedia
43. In classic ring configurations, what type of network cable is often used?
    a. Coaxial
    b. Twisted pair
    c. Fiber optic
    d. All of these
    Answer: d. All of thesezenarmor
44. A printer attached to a ring network is considered what?
    a. Node
    b. Peripheral only
    c. Network segment
    d. Passive device
    Answer: a. Nodewevolver
45. If two tokens are accidentally present in a ring, what problem arises?
    a. Faster communication
    b. Data collisions
    c. Easier troubleshooting
    d. Improved bandwidth
    Answer: b. Data collisionswevolver
46. Choosing ring topology provides what primary benefit in a LAN?
    a. Simple cabling
    b. Deterministic performance
    c. Centralized management
    d. Fault isolation
    Answer: b. Deterministic performancelenovo+1
47. What is the minimum number of devices for a functioning ring topology?
    a. One
    b. Two
    c. Three
    d. Four
    Answer: c. Threelenovo+1
48. Which of these networks is least likely to implement ring topology today?
    a. Metro Area Network
    b. Small business LAN
    c. Home Wi-Fi network
    d. Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI)
    Answer: c. Home Wi-Fi networkzenarmor+1
49. Why can ring topology be difficult to scale?
    a. Cable cost
    b. Data must pass sequentially through each node
    c. Device incompatibility
    d. Regulatory issues
    Answer: b. Data must pass sequentially through each nodewevolver+1
50. Which key factor has contributed to the decline in use of simple ring topology in modern networks?
    a. High maintenance cost
    b. Centralization limitations
    c. Single points of failure and lack of easy scalability
    d. WAN incompatibility
    Answer: c. Single points of failure and lack of easy scalabilitylenovo+2

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