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Introduction to Computer Networks

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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)?

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?

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?

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What type of networking and routing equipment are LANs composed of?

<p>Inexpensive networking and routing equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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Test your knowledge about computer networks with this quiz. Learn about the basics of connecting computers, sharing resources, and different types of networks.