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What is a LAN?

  • A process in which two or more computers transfer data
  • A network that connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area (correct)
  • A network that uses no physical wires
  • A network that covers a large geographical area

What is a wireless LAN (WLAN)?

  • A process in which two or more computers transfer data
  • A LAN that uses no physical wires (correct)
  • A network that covers a large geographical area
  • A network that connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area

What is a client-server network?

  • A process in which two or more computers transfer data
  • A network that covers a large geographical area
  • A network that connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area
  • A network architecture where a server provides resources to clients (correct)

What does a network topology refer to?

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What are the advantages of a network?

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What is a wireless LAN (WLAN)?

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What does a client-server network architecture refer to?

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What is the main advantage of a wide area network (WAN)?

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What does a network topology refer to?

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What is the main characteristic of a peer-to-peer network?

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LAN

A network that connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area.

WLAN

A LAN that uses no physical wires.

Client-Server Network

A network architecture where a server provides resources to clients.

Network Topology

The layout of the computers and devices in a communications network.

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Advantages of a Network

Sharing hardware, data, information, and software.

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Peer-to-Peer Network

All computers and devices are equal in status and can share resources.

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Wide Area Network (WAN)

Covers a large geographical area.

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Server in Client-Server Model

One or more computers act as a server providing services to clients.

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Physical vs. Wireless LAN

Difference is in the absence or presence of wires.

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Network Resources Sharing

Efficiency gained by sharing data and hardware among users.

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