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LAN vs. WAN Networks

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What is one advantage of LANs mentioned in the text?

Limited number of specialized peripheral devices

Reduced productivity by sharing data

Increased vulnerability to unauthorized access

Sharing networked hardware and software (correct)

Which characteristic is true for a Local Area Network (LAN)?

Supports an unlimited number of nodes

More susceptible to worms and Trojan horses than stand-alone computers

Connects computers in the same office (correct)

Operates over a large geographic area like a city

What is a major disadvantage of WANs as per the text?

True peer-to-peer connections

Inability to share data

Utilization of expensive networking equipment (correct)

Limited geographic reach

Which type of WAN utilizes satellites to link networks?

Global Area Network Signup and view all the answers

What does LAN stand for in the context of computer networks?

Local Area Network Signup and view all the answers

What type of network uses cables to connect network devices?

Ethernet network Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cable is commonly used by the internet to send data quickly over long distances underground?

Fiber optic cable Signup and view all the answers

What is the technology commonly used for building home networks and other LANs?

Wi-Fi Signup and view all the answers

Which type of network tends to be slower than wired networks?

Wireless network Signup and view all the answers

What technology allows handhelds, cell phones, and peripherals to communicate over short ranges?

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