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What is the main purpose of a LAN (Local Area Network)?
What is the main purpose of a LAN (Local Area Network)?
- To share information and resources in a small area (correct)
- To cover a large geographical area
- To connect personal digital devices
- To connect multiple cities together
Which network type covers mainly a building or a site?
Which network type covers mainly a building or a site?
- LAN (Local Area Network) (correct)
- PAN (Personal Area Network)
- WAN (Wide Area Network)
- MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
What devices are typically part of a PAN (Personal Area Network)?
What devices are typically part of a PAN (Personal Area Network)?
- Smart phones, laptops, and tablets (correct)
- Desktop computers and printers
- Servers and mainframes
- Routers and switches
Which type of network is used for connecting different cities together?
Which type of network is used for connecting different cities together?
What is the distance limitation of a LAN (Local Area Network)?
What is the distance limitation of a LAN (Local Area Network)?
Which network type is the smallest and revolves around a single person?
Which network type is the smallest and revolves around a single person?
What is the main characteristic of a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)?
What is the main characteristic of a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)?
Which technology is mainly used in MANs due to their coverage distance?
Which technology is mainly used in MANs due to their coverage distance?
What is the main disadvantage of Local Area Networks (LANs)?
What is the main disadvantage of Local Area Networks (LANs)?
What is the main advantage of using a Bus topology for a network?
What is the main advantage of using a Bus topology for a network?
What is the physical arrangement of devices in a Bus topology network?
What is the physical arrangement of devices in a Bus topology network?
What type of network topology uses a single cable connecting all the included nodes?
What type of network topology uses a single cable connecting all the included nodes?
What is the main characteristic of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
What is the main characteristic of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
A PAN (Personal Area Network) consists of devices around a single person.
A PAN (Personal Area Network) consists of devices around a single person.
LANs are typically used for file sharing, resource sharing, and communication in small areas.
LANs are typically used for file sharing, resource sharing, and communication in small areas.
PANs are used for connecting different cities together.
PANs are used for connecting different cities together.
A WAN (Wide Area Network) covers a large geographical area.
A WAN (Wide Area Network) covers a large geographical area.
LANs have a distance limitation mainly covering a building or a site.
LANs have a distance limitation mainly covering a building or a site.
A MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) has a distance limitation mainly covering a large geographical area.
A MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) has a distance limitation mainly covering a large geographical area.
A MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) is smaller than a LAN (Local Area Network).
A MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) is smaller than a LAN (Local Area Network).
Fiber optic cables are mainly used in LANs.
Fiber optic cables are mainly used in LANs.
A WAN (Wide Area Network) is the largest network type used in computer networks.
A WAN (Wide Area Network) is the largest network type used in computer networks.
Wireless technology cannot be used for MANs.
Wireless technology cannot be used for MANs.
WANs are easy to manage and cost-effective to build.
WANs are easy to manage and cost-effective to build.
Packet switching divides a message into packets that can be routed independently to their destination.
Packet switching divides a message into packets that can be routed independently to their destination.
MAC addresses are assigned using DHCP in WANs.
MAC addresses are assigned using DHCP in WANs.
Bus topology uses multiple cables to connect all the included nodes.
Bus topology uses multiple cables to connect all the included nodes.
A bus topology is widely used for large networks due to its cost-effectiveness and ease of installation.
A bus topology is widely used for large networks due to its cost-effectiveness and ease of installation.
The main advantage of using a bus topology is its active nature and high security.
The main advantage of using a bus topology is its active nature and high security.
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