Types of Networks Quiz

A PAN is used for data transmission among personal devices such as computers, telephones, tablets, and personal digital assistants. An example of devices that can be connected within a PAN network includes smartphones, laptops, and wearable devices.

Xerox Corporation, in collaboration with DEC and Intel, created Ethernet, the most pervasive LAN architecture used today. Ethernet has undergone significant improvements in speed and efficiency.

A Campus Area Network (CAN) is larger than LANs but smaller than Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs). CANs are typically seen in universities, large K-12 school districts, or small businesses.

<p>Data speed on a LAN can reach up to 10Gbps. Some significant LAN technologies mentioned in the text include Ethernet, Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI), and token ring designed topology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A Virtual Private Network (VPN) extends a private network across a public network and enables users to send and receive data across shared or public networks as if their computing devices were directly connected to the private network. The primary purpose of a VPN is to provide secure and encrypted communication over a public network.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The primary function of a Storage-Area Network (SAN) is to provide access to consolidated, block-level data storage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A Client Server Network is a model for communication between two computer programs. An example of its application is a web browser (the client) accessing information from a web server.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The main difference is that a VPN allows secure communication over a public network, while a P2P network allows individual devices to directly communicate and share resources without the need for a centralized server.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) is larger than a Local Area Network (LAN) but smaller than a Wide Area Network (WAN). It typically spans a city or large campus area, connecting multiple LANs together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A Home Area Network (HAN) is a type of PAN that is used within a home. Devices such as computers, printers, smartphones, and smart home gadgets can be part of a HAN.</p> Signup and view all the answers