Multiple choice

A distributed data processing configuration, in which all activities must pass through a centre located computer, is called

  1. ring network

  2. spider network

  3. hierarchical network

  4. data control network
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A spider network (also called centralized or star-network hybrid) has a central computer through which all activities must pass. All communications and processing are routed through this central hub. Ring networks have nodes connected in a circle, hierarchical networks have tree structures, and data control network is not a standard topology term.

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