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What is one advantage of LANs mentioned in the text?
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)?
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?
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?
Which type of WAN utilizes satellites to link networks?
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What does LAN stand for in the context of computer networks?
What does LAN stand for in the context of computer networks?
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What type of network uses cables to connect network devices?
What type of network uses cables to connect network devices?
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Which type of cable is commonly used by the internet to send data quickly over long distances underground?
Which type of cable is commonly used by the internet to send data quickly over long distances underground?
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What is the technology commonly used for building home networks and other LANs?
What is the technology commonly used for building home networks and other LANs?
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Which type of network tends to be slower than wired networks?
Which type of network tends to be slower than wired networks?
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What technology allows handhelds, cell phones, and peripherals to communicate over short ranges?
What technology allows handhelds, cell phones, and peripherals to communicate over short ranges?
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