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Which one of these is a type of network?

PAN
WAN (correct)
SAN
MAN

What does VLAN stand for?

Virtual Local Area Network (correct)
Wide Local Access Network
Wide Local Area Network
Virtual Wide Area Network

What is the function of a Data Centre?

Securing network connections
Providing internet connectivity
Routing network traffic
Storing and managing data (correct)

Which of the following statements accurately describes the Internet?

The Internet is a global network of computers that facilitates communication and data services through a vast collection of private, public, business, academic, and government networks. (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what did Aristotle say about society and individuals?

Society is something that precedes the individual, and anyone who cannot lead the common life or is self-sufficient is either a beast or a god. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a computer network?

A computer network is a group of computer systems and other computing hardware devices that are linked together through communications channels. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is the most correct definition of a LAN?

A network confined to a company, school, or organization that works like the Internet (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is the most correct definition of a WAN?

A network that covers an area wider than a LAN (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is the most correct definition of a VLAN?

A logical subnetwork that groups a collection of devices from different physical LANs (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is the most correct definition of a VPN?

A virtual private network that allows people to log into a network remotely and access its resources (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is the most correct definition of an intranet?

A network confined to a company, school, or organization that works like the Internet (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is the most correct definition of an extranet?

An organization’s private network and its available only for selected users (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is the most correct definition of a VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)?

A logical group of workstations, servers and network devices that appear to be on the same LAN (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is the most correct definition of a broadcast domain?

A domain in which a broadcast is forwarded (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is the most correct definition of a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?

A network that uses the internet to allow people to log into a network remotely and access its resources, but encrypts the connection to thwart eavesdroppers (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is the most correct definition of a WAN (Wide Area Network)?

A network that covers an area wider than a LAN (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is the most correct definition of a computer network?

A group of computer systems and other computing hardware devices that are linked together through communications channels to facilitate communication and resource sharing among a range of users. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of an undersea internet cable?

To carry internet data across the ocean using optical fibers. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is the most correct definition of the Internet?

A globally connected network system that facilitates communication and data services through a vast collection of private, public, business, academic, and government networks. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is the most correct definition of a LAN?

A network that connects computers and devices within a limited geographic area, such as a home, office, or building. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is the most correct definition of a WAN?

A network that connects computers and devices over a large geographic area, such as multiple cities or countries. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a VPN?

To provide a secure and private connection over a public network. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is the most correct definition of a PAN?

A Personal Area Network is a network that spans a small area, typically within a person's workspace or home. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does SAN stand for?

Storage Area Network (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is the most correct definition of a MAN?

A Metropolitan Area Network is a network that spans a city or a large campus. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a VLAN?

A VLAN is used to logically divide a single physical network into multiple virtual networks. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is the most correct definition of a LAN?

A Local Area Network is a network that spans a small area, typically within a person's workspace or home. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is the most correct definition of a VPN?

A Virtual Private Network is a secure network connection that allows users to access a private network over a public network, such as the Internet. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is the most correct definition of a Data Centre?

A Data Centre is a facility that houses computer systems and associated components, such as telecommunications and storage systems. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Internet?

The Internet is a global network of interconnected computers and networks that use the Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP) to communicate. (D) Signup and view all the answers