29 Questions
What is the main purpose of a LAN (Local Area Network)?
To share information and resources in a small area
Which network type covers mainly a building or a site?
LAN (Local Area Network)
What devices are typically part of a PAN (Personal Area Network)?
Smart phones, laptops, and tablets
Which type of network is used for connecting different cities together?
WAN (Wide Area Network)
What is the distance limitation of a LAN (Local Area Network)?
Limited to a single building or site
Which network type is the smallest and revolves around a single person?
PAN (Personal Area Network)
What is the main characteristic of a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)?
It uses mainly fiber optic cables
Which technology is mainly used in MANs due to their coverage distance?
Fiber optic cables
What is the main disadvantage of Local Area Networks (LANs)?
Vulnerable to unauthorized access & malicious code
What is the main advantage of using a Bus topology for a network?
Cost of the cable is very less as compared to other topologies
What is the physical arrangement of devices in a Bus topology network?
All devices are connected to a central backbone cable
What type of network topology uses a single cable connecting all the included nodes?
Bus topology
What is the main characteristic of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
Connects other small and medium networks like LANs and MANs
A PAN (Personal Area Network) consists of devices around a single person.
True
LANs are typically used for file sharing, resource sharing, and communication in small areas.
True
PANs are used for connecting different cities together.
False
A WAN (Wide Area Network) covers a large geographical area.
True
LANs have a distance limitation mainly covering a building or a site.
True
A MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) has a distance limitation mainly covering a large geographical area.
False
A MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) is smaller than a LAN (Local Area Network).
False
Fiber optic cables are mainly used in LANs.
False
A WAN (Wide Area Network) is the largest network type used in computer networks.
True
Wireless technology cannot be used for MANs.
False
WANs are easy to manage and cost-effective to build.
False
Packet switching divides a message into packets that can be routed independently to their destination.
True
MAC addresses are assigned using DHCP in WANs.
False
Bus topology uses multiple cables to connect all the included nodes.
False
A bus topology is widely used for large networks due to its cost-effectiveness and ease of installation.
False
The main advantage of using a bus topology is its active nature and high security.
False
Test your knowledge of network classifications, switching and addressing, network topologies, internet services, and wireless networks as covered in Chapter 5 of CS101 Networks and Internet Computer Concepts 2014.
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