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?

<p>Each node is responsible for sending and receiving transmissions to any other node (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of a ring network?

<p>One down computer can stop all connections or communication (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>One down computer does not prevent other computers from communicating (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of computer networking?

<p>To share resources and exchange information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>TCP/IP (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>6-9 meters (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Local Area Network (LAN) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Wi-Fi (802.11) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It is used in areas where networking cables are difficult to install (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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