| A | B |
|---|
| Bus Topology |  |
| Star Topology |  |
| Ring Topology |  |
| network | means of communicating and sharing data |
| client/server model | reduces congestion by dividing tasks between the client and server |
| Topology that is relatively simple, inexpensive, easy to operate and reliable | Bus |
| Topology where all nodes are connected through a central device | Star |
| Topology where expansion or reconfiguration will affect network operation. | Ring |
| Topology where all nodes tap into the same cable. | Bus |
| Topology where the network is usually not affected if one computer fails. | star |
| Network that does not require dedicated resources | Peer-to-peer |
| Network that may have print, file, mail or web nodes | Server-based |
