Gce Model Questions Vol1 2025 Computer Studies Question 8
Practice objective / multiple choice question 8 from the 2025 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Computer Studies examination.
A small office has 8 computers. - In a star topology each computer is linked directly to a central hub located at the centre of the office. The cable length from each computer to the hub is 12 m. - In a bus topology the computers are connected along a single linear cable that runs the length of the office; the total length of the bus cable required is 84 m. Because of signal attenuation a repeater must be installed after every 30 m of cable. Each repeater costs ₦1500 and cable costs ₦250 per metre. The hub for the star topology costs ₦8000. Calculate the total cost (cable plus equipment) for each topology and state which topology is cheaper. Answer with the word "star" or "bus".
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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2025 Computer Studies Question 8. It is one of the objective questions from the 2025 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Computer Studies examination.
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