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What is the main difference between LAN and WAN?
What is the main difference between LAN and WAN?
- LAN is more expensive than WAN
- LAN has faster communication speed than WAN
- LAN uses hubs, while WAN uses switches
- LAN covers a single geographic location, while WAN covers multiple locations (correct)
Why are hubs mostly considered obsolete?
Why are hubs mostly considered obsolete?
- Hubs are more secure than switches
- Hubs are more expensive than switches
- Hubs can only handle one communication at a time, making them slow (correct)
- Hubs have a higher number of users compared to switches
What is a key advantage of switches over hubs?
What is a key advantage of switches over hubs?
- Switches send signals only to the addressed computer, making communication faster (correct)
- Switches are less expensive than hubs
- Switches have a higher number of users compared to hubs
- Switches are easier to set up than hubs
What does a hub do with a signal it receives?
What does a hub do with a signal it receives?
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Why are switches considered smarter than hubs?
Why are switches considered smarter than hubs?
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What is a key disadvantage of using a hub in a network?
What is a key disadvantage of using a hub in a network?
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Why are hubs mostly considered obsolete in modern networking?
Why are hubs mostly considered obsolete in modern networking?
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What is the primary function of a switch in a network?
What is the primary function of a switch in a network?
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What differentiates WAN from LAN?
What differentiates WAN from LAN?
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Why are switches considered smarter than hubs in networking?
Why are switches considered smarter than hubs in networking?
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