A linear LAN architecture in which transmissions from various stations on the network are reproduced over the length of the medium and are accepted by all other stations on that network is known as

Correct option is B

In a Bus Topology, all devices (stations) are connected to a single central cable, known as the bus or backbone. When a device transmits data, the signal travels in both directions along the bus, and all devices on the network receive the signal. However, only the intended recipient processes the data; the rest ignore it.

This is a linear architecture because the cable forms a single line, and data is broadcasted to all devices connected to it.

Important Key Points:

1. Bus topology uses a single communication line shared by all nodes.
2. It is easy to implement and requires less cable than star or mesh topologies.
3. A terminator is needed at each end of the bus to prevent signal reflection.

Knowledge Booster:

• Mesh Topology: Each node is directly connected to every other node, offering high redundancy but not linear.
• Star Topology: All nodes are connected to a central hub or switch; not a linear broadcast medium.
• Cell Topology: Not a standard LAN topology — often relates to wireless cellular networks, not wired LANs.