CISSP – Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP) — Question 39

In which of the following network topologies does the data travel around a loop in a single direction and pass through each device?

Answer options

• A. Ring topology
• B. Tree topology
• C. Star topology
• D. Mesh topology

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Ring topology, because it specifically allows data to circulate in one direction through each connected device. The other options, Tree, Star, and Mesh topologies, do not support this single-directional loop structure, as they have different arrangements and data transmission methods.