In what topology does each workstation act as a repeater for a transmission?

In what topology does each workstation act as a repeater for a transmission?

• A. Bus
• B. Star
• C. Ring
• D. Mesh

Answer: (C)

In a ring topology, the path forms a closed loop and each workstation receives the signal, regenerates it (acts as a repeater), and forwards it to the next device in the loop. This continual regeneration helps maintain signal integrity as it travels around the ring, even with multiple nodes. In contrast, a bus topology uses a single shared cable where signals propagate, but devices don’t repeat for the next node. A star topology relies on a central hub or switch to forward traffic, not each workstation repeating the signal. A mesh topology involves multiple paths and forwarding decisions, not the straightforward loop repeater behavior described.

In a ring topology, the path forms a closed loop and each workstation receives the signal, regenerates it (acts as a repeater), and forwards it to the next device in the loop. This continual regeneration helps maintain signal integrity as it travels around the ring, even with multiple nodes.

In contrast, a bus topology uses a single shared cable where signals propagate, but devices don’t repeat for the next node. A star topology relies on a central hub or switch to forward traffic, not each workstation repeating the signal. A mesh topology involves multiple paths and forwarding decisions, not the straightforward loop repeater behavior described.