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You have a network of ten computers connected to a single switch that has 12 ports. You need to add six more computers to the network so you add a second switch by connecting it to the first switch by way of a network cable. What network topology is now used?

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Answer:

star-bus

Step-by-step explanation:

A Star-bus is a design connected with each node directly with the central network, the switch manages all the functions, and acts like repeater and data flow.

There are some advantages and disadvantages.

Advantage

  • Easy to develop.
  • Easy to detect faults.

Disadvantage

  • It needs a lot of cable.
  • If the switch fault everything fault
  • Expensive to make.
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