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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?

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?

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?

Broadcasts (repeats) it to all the attached computers (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why are switches considered smarter than hubs?

Switches know the physical addresses of every computer on a LAN (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key disadvantage of using a hub in a network?

Limited number of users before it slows down (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why are hubs mostly considered obsolete in modern networking?

They have a limited number of users before slowing down (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a switch in a network?

Takes a signal and sends it only to the computer it was addressed to (C) Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates WAN from LAN?

LAN is a group of LANs spread over more than one location (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why are switches considered smarter than hubs in networking?

They are smarter and faster in communication (D) Signup and view all the answers

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