Which of the following best describes how star, ring, and bus networks differ?
A) Performance and reliability
B) Performance, reliability, and cost
C) Reliability and cost
D) Performance and cost

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Star, ring, and bus networks differ in terms of performance, reliability, and cost.

- Star networks are characterized by high performance, since each device has its own dedicated connection to the central hub. This makes it easy to add or remove devices without disrupting the rest of the network. However, this also means that a single point of failure, the hub, could bring down the entire network. 
- Ring networks, on the other hand, are more reliable, since they can continue to function even if one or more devices fail. However, they are slower in terms of performance due to the need for data to pass through each device in the ring before reaching its destination. 
- Bus networks are less expensive to implement and maintain, and they can support a large number of devices. However, they are less reliable than star or ring networks, since a cable break or other failure in the main bus line can disrupt the entire network.

Which of the Following Best Describes How Star, Ring, and Bus