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What is a primary advantage of centralized data storage?

Better support for wireless networks

Enhanced security and cost-effectiveness (correct)

Improved data transfer speed

Increased data storage capacity

What is a characteristic of Local Area Networks (LANs)?

Low transfer speeds and high latency

High transfer speeds and low latency (correct)

Wireless connectivity only

Usage limited to homes and schools

What is a common technology used in Local Area Networks (LANs)?

Ethernet (correct)

WiMAX

GPS

Bluetooth

What is a key feature of Wide Area Networks (WANs)?

Lower speed compared to LANs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of promoting collaborative efforts across different geographic locations?

Increased productivity Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest example of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

The internet Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical unit of measurement for bandwidth?

Bits per second Signup and view all the answers

What type of network is used for multinational businesses, government agencies, and connecting disparate LANs?

Wide Area Network (WAN) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a router?

To connect multiple networks together and route data packets Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a router and a switch?

A router connects multiple networks together, while a switch connects devices within a single network Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary feature of a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)?

It combines multiple LANs into a single network Signup and view all the answers

What is a common issue with using a hub in a network?

It can cause network congestion due to broadcasting to all devices Signup and view all the answers

What is the common network topology in which all devices are connected to a single central cable?

Bus Topology Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of a Star Topology?

It is easy to install and manage Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a MAC address in a network?

To forward data to the appropriate device Signup and view all the answers

What is a common use case for a switch in a network?

To connect devices within a single network and forward data to the appropriate device Signup and view all the answers

What is a common network topology that connects all devices to each other?

Mesh Topology Signup and view all the answers

What is the disadvantage of a Bus Topology?

The failure of the central cable will bring down the entire network Signup and view all the answers

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What is a primary advantage of centralized data storage?

What is a characteristic of Local Area Networks (LANs)?

What is a common technology used in Local Area Networks (LANs)?

What is a key feature of Wide Area Networks (WANs)?

What is the primary advantage of promoting collaborative efforts across different geographic locations?

What is the largest example of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

What is the typical unit of measurement for bandwidth?

What type of network is used for multinational businesses, government agencies, and connecting disparate LANs?

What is the primary function of a router?

What is the main difference between a router and a switch?

What is the primary feature of a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)?

What is a common issue with using a hub in a network?

What is the common network topology in which all devices are connected to a single central cable?

What is the advantage of a Star Topology?

What is the purpose of a MAC address in a network?

What is a common use case for a switch in a network?

What is a common network topology that connects all devices to each other?

What is the disadvantage of a Bus Topology?

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