Gce Model Questions Vol1 2021 Computer Studies Question 36

Practice objective / multiple choice question 36 from the 2021 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Computer Studies examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2021 Computer Studies Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 36 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2021 • COMPUTER_STUDIES • objective

Eight computers are placed in a straight line at positions 0 m, 5 m, 10 m, 15 m, 20 m, 25 m, 30 m and 35 m. A central hub for a star topology is located at the midpoint of the line.\n\n(a) Calculate the total length of cable required for the star topology.\n(b) For a full‑mesh topology each computer is directly linked to every other computer. Calculate the total length of cable required for the mesh.\n(c) If cable costs \(\$0.50\) per metre, which topology is cheaper and by how much?

Answer Options

A. Star topology, $120 cheaper
Correct Answer B. Star topology, \$170 cheaper
C. Mesh topology, $170 cheaper
D. Mesh topology, $50 cheaper
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Star topology, \$170 cheaper

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2021 Computer Studies Question 36. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Computer Studies examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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