Questions and Answers
What is one advantage of LANs mentioned in the text?
Sharing networked hardware and software
Which characteristic is true for a Local Area Network (LAN)?
Connects computers in the same office
What is a major disadvantage of WANs as per the text?
Utilization of expensive networking equipment
Which type of WAN utilizes satellites to link networks?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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