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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)?
Which statement accurately describes a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
Which statement accurately describes a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
What area does a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) typically cover?
What area does a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) typically cover?
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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Study Notes
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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This quiz covers various types of networks, including Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), Personal Area Network (PAN), and Virtual Private Network (VPN). Assess your understanding of how these networks operate and their specific characteristics.