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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the smallest network type according to the text?

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

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

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

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

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

    What type of cables are mainly used in MANs?

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

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

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

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