Feedback topology describes a path where the signal is returned to influence earlier stages. Which option best completes this statement?

• A. A Straight Path
• B. A Path That Loops Back To An Earlier Stage
• C. Multiple Inputs Converge Into A Single Path
• D. A Path That Splits Into Multiple Paths

Answer: (B)

Feedback topology is about routing a portion of the output back into an earlier point in the signal chain to influence the input. This looping connection lets later stages affect what earlier stages receive, which in turn shapes gain, stability, and transient behavior. The option described as a path that loops back to an earlier stage best fits because it explicitly indicates a return path that influences earlier processing. A straight path has no return for feedback, so there’s no influence from the output back to the input. A scenario where multiple inputs converge into a single path describes combining signals rather than feeding back to an earlier stage. A path that splits into multiple paths describes branching, not a return loop.