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?

Divides a message into packets that can be routed independently to their destination Signup and view all the answers

What is the smallest network type according to the text?

PAN (Personal Area Network) Signup and view all the answers

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

Low cost of the cable compared to other topologies Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Smart phones, laptops, tablets, wearable technology Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

PAN (Personal Area Network) Signup and view all the answers

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

Uses fiber optic cables for performance Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the main challenge in building and managing WANs?

Need for expert network engineers for maintenance Signup and view all the answers

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

Low-cost installation Signup and view all the answers

What type of cables are mainly used in MANs?

Fiber optic cables Signup and view all the answers

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

Mainly used for communication in a small area Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Smartphones, laptops, and wearable technology Signup and view all the answers

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

Connectivity over large geographical distances Signup and view all the answers

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

Balancing cost and performance for larger areas Signup and view all the answers

CS101 Networks and Internet 2014 Chapter 5 Quiz

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What is the main disadvantage of LANs?

What type of cables are mainly used in MANs?

What is the main challenge in building and managing WANs?

What is the main characteristic of packet switching?

What is the smallest network type according to the text?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the main challenge in building and managing WANs?

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

What type of cables are mainly used in MANs?

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

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

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

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

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

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