CS101 Networks and Internet 2014 Chapter 5 Quiz
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What is the main disadvantage of LANs?

  • Vulnerable to unauthorized access & malicious code (correct)
  • Expensive to build
  • Limited geographical coverage
  • Slow performance

What type of cables are mainly used in MANs?

  • Coaxial cables
  • Fiber optic cables (correct)
  • Ethernet cables
  • Twisted pair cables

What is the main challenge in building and managing WANs?

  • High maintenance cost (correct)
  • Easy setup and maintenance
  • Limited geographical coverage
  • Low performance

What is the main characteristic of packet switching?

<p>Divides a message into packets that can be routed independently to their destination (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the smallest network type according to the text?

<p>PAN (Personal Area Network) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of bus topology for LAN networks?

<p>Low cost of the cable compared to other topologies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of network is mainly used for file sharing, resource sharing, and communication in a small area?

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

What types of devices are included in a PAN (Personal Area Network)?

<p>Smart phones, laptops, tablets, wearable technology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which type of network is there a distance limitation mainly covering a building or a site?

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

Which network type is used for network around a single person?

<p>PAN (Personal Area Network) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)?

<p>Uses fiber optic cables for performance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which type of network is it widely used when the network installation is small, simple, or temporary?

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

What is the main challenge in building and managing WANs?

<p>Need for expert network engineers for maintenance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using bus topology for LAN networks?

<p>Low-cost installation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cables are mainly used in MANs?

<p>Fiber optic cables (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a Local Area Network (LAN)?

<p>Mainly used for communication in a small area (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of network has a distance limitation mainly covering a building or a site?

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

What type of devices are included in a Personal Area Network (PAN)?

<p>Smartphones, laptops, and wearable technology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

<p>Connectivity over large geographical distances (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge in building and managing networks like Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN)?

<p>Balancing cost and performance for larger areas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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