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What is the primary purpose of a Local Area Network (LAN)?
What is the primary purpose of a Local Area Network (LAN)?
- To provide secure remote access to a corporate network.
- To connect devices owned by multiple organizations.
- To connect devices within a limited area, like a home or office. (correct)
- To connect devices over larger geographical areas.
Which statement accurately describes a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
Which statement accurately describes a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
- WAN operates solely on wired connections.
- WAN is typically owned by a single organization.
- WAN connects devices over larger geographic areas using a mix of connection types. (correct)
- WAN connects devices within a personal workspace or small room.
What area does a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) typically cover?
What area does a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) typically cover?
- Connections over a city or town. (correct)
- Devices within a small room.
- The entire country.
- Personal workspaces for individuals.
Which of the following best characterizes a Personal Area Network (PAN)?
Which of the following best characterizes a Personal Area Network (PAN)?
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What is a primary function of a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?
What is a primary function of a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?
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Local Area Network (LAN)
- Connects devices within a limited area, like a home, office or school.
- Uses wired or wireless connections.
- Owned and operated by a single organization.
Wide Area Network (WAN)
- Connects devices over larger areas, like cities or countries.
- Uses a combination of wired and wireless connections.
- Owned and operated by multiple organizations, such as internet service providers.
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
- Connects devices over a larger area than a LAN but smaller than a WAN.
- Connects devices within a city or town.
- Owned and operated by a single organization, often a city government.
Personal Area Network (PAN)
- Connects devices within a limited area like a personal workspace or small room.
- Uses wireless connections, like Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct.
- Owned and operated by a single individual.
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
- A secure network that connects devices over a public network, such as the internet.
- Connects remote users to a corporate network or access restricted content.
- Owned and operated by a single organization.
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