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Which type of network is characterized by linking across metropolitan, regional, or national boundaries?
Which type of network is characterized by linking across metropolitan, regional, or national boundaries?
- LAN
- MAN
- WAN (correct)
- Intranet
What is the primary use of a LAN?
What is the primary use of a LAN?
- Covering a wide geographical region
- Connecting devices across national boundaries
- Linking computers in a limited geographical area (correct)
- Providing internet access to businesses
Which of the following is NOT a typical user of the Internet?
Which of the following is NOT a typical user of the Internet?
- Individual consumers
- Artists
- LAN users (correct)
- Non-profit organizations
If a network spans multiple office buildings, what type of network is it most likely to be?
If a network spans multiple office buildings, what type of network is it most likely to be?
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What is the characteristic that distinguishes WAN from LAN?
What is the characteristic that distinguishes WAN from LAN?
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Study Notes
Network Types
- A Local Area Network (LAN) connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area, such as a home, school, computer laboratory, office building, or group of closely positioned buildings.
Wide Area Network (WAN)
- A WAN covers a broad area, crossing metropolitan, regional, or national boundaries.
- The Internet is a type of WAN.
- The Internet is used by a diverse range of users, including businesses, governments, non-profit organizations, individual consumers, artists, entertainers, and many others.
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Test your knowledge on local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN) by taking this quiz. Learn about the differences between LANs and WANs, their applications, and how they are used in different settings.
