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What resources are easily sharable among computers in a LAN?
What resources are easily sharable among computers in a LAN?
- Global positioning systems and internet routers
- Bluetooth headphones and mobile phones
- Local servers serving file storage and other locally shared applications
- Printers, file servers, scanners, and internet (correct)
What is a Local Area Network (LAN)?
What is a Local Area Network (LAN)?
- A network spanned inside a building and operated under a single administrative system (correct)
- A network covering the whole geographical world
- A network linking two or more computers using Bluetooth technology
- A network that requires heavy routing and expensive networking equipment
How many systems can be connected in a LAN?
How many systems can be connected in a LAN?
- As least as two to as much as 1000 systems
- As many as 100 systems
- As least as two to as much as 16 million (correct)
- Only two systems
What geographical span does a LAN cover?
What geographical span does a LAN cover?
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What type of networking and routing equipment are LANs composed of?
What type of networking and routing equipment are LANs composed of?
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Local Area Network (LAN)
- A LAN is a computer network that spans a small geographic area, typically within a building or campus.
- It is a collection of interconnected devices that communicate with each other in a limited area.
Characteristics of LAN
- Resources such as files, printers, and scanners are easily sharable among computers in a LAN.
- A LAN can connect anywhere from a few to thousands of devices.
- The geographical span of a LAN is typically limited to a small area, such as a home, office building, or campus.
- LANs are composed of networking and routing equipment such as switches, routers, and hubs that facilitate communication between devices.
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