Question

A long cable that helps to connect several devices in a bus topology and has terminators at both ends to prevent signal bounce is known as ________

• A. Drop Line
• B. Taps
• C. Analog Cable
• D. Backbone

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The question asks us to identify the type of cable used in a bus topology that connects several devices and has terminators at both ends to prevent signal bounce. Let's explore the options to understand which one fits:

1. Drop Line: A drop line is a connection branching from the main line to a specific device. It doesn't have terminators and isn't the primary cable in a bus topology.
2. Taps: Taps are connection points along the cable where additional devices can be connected. Like drop lines, they do not have terminators.
3. Analog Cable: This term is generally not specific to networking topologies like a bus topology and is less relevant in the context of terminations.
4. Backbone: A backbone is indeed a primary cable in a network topology. In a bus topology, it is a central cable connecting multiple devices. Crucially, the backbone has terminators at both ends to prevent the reflection of signals, or signal bounce, which is essential for proper network operation.

Based on the analysis, the correct answer is Backbone, as it is the cable type that aligns with the description given in the question. 

Answer 2

(1) Drop Line: In bus topology, a drop line is a cable that connects a device to the main cable, but it is not the main cable that is terminated.

(2) Taps: Taps are connectors used to attach devices to the bus cable. They are not the main cable itself.

(3) Analog cable: The type of cable is not as important as the function. While technically descriptive, it isn't the specific term for the main cable in bus topology.

(4) Backbone: The backbone is the main cable in a bus topology that all devices connect to. It's terminated at both ends to prevent signal reflection (bounce).

Therefore, the long cable that helps connect several devices in a bus topology, having terminators at both ends to prevent signal bounce, is known as the (4) Backbone.