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What type of computer network is organized around an individual person?
What type of computer network is organized around an individual person?
Which network is designed to operate over a small physical area such as an office, factory, or a group of small buildings?
Which network is designed to operate over a small physical area such as an office, factory, or a group of small buildings?
Which type of network is made up of an interconnection of LAN with limited geographical area such as a university?
Which type of network is made up of an interconnection of LAN with limited geographical area such as a university?
What type of network covers the entire city and uses similar technology as LAN?
What type of network covers the entire city and uses similar technology as LAN?
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Which network type is in between LAN & WAN technology and covers the entire city?
Which network type is in between LAN & WAN technology and covers the entire city?
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True or false: PAN enables communication among devices using only cables?
True or false: PAN enables communication among devices using only cables?
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True or false: LAN is usually a publicly owned network?
True or false: LAN is usually a publicly owned network?
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True or false: CAN uses similar technology as WAN?
True or false: CAN uses similar technology as WAN?
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True or false: MAN can be a single network such as a cable TV network?
True or false: MAN can be a single network such as a cable TV network?
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True or false: PAN consists of a mobile computer, a cell phone, or a personal digital assistant?
True or false: PAN consists of a mobile computer, a cell phone, or a personal digital assistant?
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In a personal area network (PAN), what type of devices can be connected for communication?
In a personal area network (PAN), what type of devices can be connected for communication?
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What is a defining characteristic of a local area network (LAN)?
What is a defining characteristic of a local area network (LAN)?
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What type of network is made up of an interconnection of LAN with limited geographical area such as a university?
What type of network is made up of an interconnection of LAN with limited geographical area such as a university?
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Which network type covers the entire city and uses similar technology as LAN?
Which network type covers the entire city and uses similar technology as LAN?
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What is the primary purpose of a campus area network (CAN)?
What is the primary purpose of a campus area network (CAN)?
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Study Notes
Computer Network Types
- A Personal Area Network (PAN) is organized around an individual person and consists of devices such as a mobile computer, a cell phone, or a personal digital assistant.
- Devices in a PAN can be connected for communication using both wired and wireless connections.
- A Local Area Network (LAN) is designed to operate over a small physical area such as an office, factory, or a group of small buildings.
- A defining characteristic of a LAN is that it is a privately owned network.
- A Campus Area Network (CAN) is made up of an interconnection of LANs with a limited geographical area, such as a university.
- The primary purpose of a CAN is to connect multiple LANs within a campus.
- A Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) covers the entire city and uses similar technology as LAN.
- MAN is in between LAN and WAN technology and covers the entire city.
- A MAN can be a single network, such as a cable TV network.
True or False
- False: PAN enables communication among devices using only cables.
- False: LAN is usually a publicly owned network.
- False: CAN uses similar technology as WAN.
- True: MAN can be a single network, such as a cable TV network.
- True: PAN consists of a mobile computer, a cell phone, or a personal digital assistant.
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Test your knowledge of computer network types with this quiz. Learn about personal area networks (PAN) and local area networks (LAN), their characteristics, and applications.
