Question

Write one advantage and one disadvantage of following network topologies in network :

(i) BUS Topology ,

(ii) STAR Topology 

Answer 1

BUS Topology

Advantage :

Simple architecture.

Disadvantage :

Breakage of wire at any point disturbs the entire network

STAR Topology

Advantage :

Easy to detect faults and to remove parts.

Disadvantage :

Expensive as compared to Bus Topology