Computer Networking Basics

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What type of network is specific to an academic setting?

Global Area Network

Campus Area Network (correct)

Wide Area Network

Metropolitan Area Network

Which type of network uses wireless network technology and covers a large campus or city?

Wide Area Network

Metropolitan Area Network (correct)

Campus Area Network

Global Area Network

What is the main purpose of a Virtual Private Network?

To provide secure communications through the public Internet (correct)

To connect a single computer to the Internet

To cover a large geographical area

To arrange the connections between computers

What is the characteristic of a fully connected mesh topology?

Each node is responsible for sending and receiving transmissions to any other node Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of a ring network?

One down computer can stop all connections or communication Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of a bus network over a ring network?

One down computer does not prevent other computers from communicating Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of computer networking?

To share resources and exchange information Signup and view all the answers

What protocol allows computers on a network to communicate with each other?

TCP/IP Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical range of a Personal Area Network (PAN)?

6-9 meters Signup and view all the answers

What type of network is used for workstations, servers, and printers to share resources?

Local Area Network (LAN) Signup and view all the answers

What technology is commonly used for Wireless LAN (WLAN) connections?

Wi-Fi (802.11) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a Wireless LAN (WLAN)?

It is used in areas where networking cables are difficult to install Signup and view all the answers

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What type of network is specific to an academic setting?

Which type of network uses wireless network technology and covers a large campus or city?

What is the main purpose of a Virtual Private Network?

What is the characteristic of a fully connected mesh topology?

What is a disadvantage of a ring network?

What is an advantage of a bus network over a ring network?

What is the primary purpose of computer networking?

What protocol allows computers on a network to communicate with each other?

What is the typical range of a Personal Area Network (PAN)?

What type of network is used for workstations, servers, and printers to share resources?

What technology is commonly used for Wireless LAN (WLAN) connections?

What is the primary characteristic of a Wireless LAN (WLAN)?

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