10 Questions
LAN is a group of ______ sharing a common communications line to a server within a specific geographical area. – Is a group of computers or other ______ interconnected within a single, limited area, typically via Ethernet or Wi-Fi. – It is a network built in a small area. – Connection is a very secure connection because only the computers that are connected in it can transfer data among themselves, and it cannot be interfered with by external computers.
devices
A LAN is a network consisting of two or more ______.
devices
In simple language, this network can also be established between 2 ______ and can be arranged in thousand computers.
computers
A group of ______, peripherals, and other devi.
computers
Outlines Topologies (mesh, star, ring, ______) Introduction to layer two (switch) and layer one (hub) device Channel access methods (CSMA collision detection/avoidance) IEEE 802.3 Ethernet LAN Virtual local area network (VLAN) 2 Definition of Local Area Network (LAN)
bus
What is a Local Area Network (LAN)?
A LAN is a group of devices sharing a common communications line to a server within a specific geographical area.
How is a LAN connection different from a connection to external computers?
A LAN connection is secure and can only be accessed by the computers connected within it, while external computers cannot interfere with the data transfer.
What are the topologies commonly used in LAN?
The commonly used topologies in LAN are mesh, star, ring, and bus.
What are the layer two and layer one devices used in LAN?
The layer two device used in LAN is a switch, while the layer one device is a hub.
What is CSMA in LAN?
CSMA stands for Carrier Sense Multiple Access, which is a channel access method used in LAN for collision detection and avoidance.
Test your knowledge on local area networks (LAN) and their topologies, layer two and layer one devices, channel access methods, and VLANs. This quiz will help you understand the fundamentals of LAN and its components.
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