For question 12, if you're asking about a type of topology where the failure of one node can result in the entire network becoming inoperable, the most fitting answer would be:
- A. Ring topology.
In a ring topology, each node is connected to exactly two other nodes, forming a circular structure. If one node fails, it can disrupt the entire network.
For question 13, the device that accepts a weak signal, boosts it to its original strength, and forwards it to the next segment of a network is:
- C. Repeater.
Repeaters are used to extend the range of a network by amplifying the signal to ensure the data can travel further over the medium.
Thus:
- 12. A. Ring
- 13. C. Repeater