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Chapter 1. Network Fundamentals > Answers - Pg. 17

Network Types 17 5. Your network has 10 computers that are networked together using a star topology. Which of the following is a possible point of failure for this topology that could bring down the entire network? A. Cable B. Network card C. T-connector D. Hub Answers 1. Correct answer and explanation: C. TCP/IP. Intranets use the same tech- nologies as the Internet, which uses TCP/IP. To access an intranet using a Web browser, and fully take advantage of the services it provides, you would need to have TCP/IP installed just as you would if you were going to access the Internet. Incorrect answers and explanations: A, B, and D. Answer A is incorrect because IPX/SPX is a protocol used on Novell NetWare networks but isn't a protocol that's used to access Internet sites (such as FTP sites that require TCP/IP). Although IPX/SPX was a default protocol for NetWare, recent