2. What form of network topology would you recommend in each of the following si

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2. What form of network topology would you recommend in each of the following situations? a) A central mainframe computer works with a number of dumb terminals (that is, machines consisting of a display and a keyboard, used only to input data into the mainframe and read results from the mainframe). The mainframe and the terminals are located in the same building. b) A computer in a branch of a business needs to communicate continuously with head office. c) A computer in a branch of a business needs to report once a day for about an hour. d) Many offices of an international organization need to communicate with each other on a sporadic basis. e) Ten computers on a college campus need to communicate with each other on an occasional basis to send large data files.

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2. A. We need to use MESH TOPOLOGY as all the systems are located in the same building

B. We need to use STAR TOPOLOGY as always the individual system needs to connect to the head office.

C. We need to use BUS TOPOLOGY as each one needs to report once a day.

D. We need to use BUS TOPOLOGY as each one needs to connect to each other on a sporadic basis.

E. We need to use Mesh topology as everyone in the college needs to share the large file.

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