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What is the primary purpose of a computer network?
What is the primary purpose of a computer network?
To facilitate the exchange and sharing of data, information, and resources.
What is the difference between a PAN and a LAN?
What is the difference between a PAN and a LAN?
PAN covers a smaller area within 20 meters, while LAN covers a larger area like an office or building.
Explain the coverage area of a MAN network.
Explain the coverage area of a MAN network.
MAN covers a larger area than a LAN, such as a large street, a town, or a city.
How does a WAN differ from a MAN?
How does a WAN differ from a MAN?
What are some examples of hardware resources that can be shared in a computer network?
What are some examples of hardware resources that can be shared in a computer network?
What are some software resources that can be shared in a computer network?
What are some software resources that can be shared in a computer network?
How do computer networks aid communication between users?
How do computer networks aid communication between users?
In what way does a computer network enable people to work from any part of the world?
In what way does a computer network enable people to work from any part of the world?
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What is a Computer Network?
- A computer network is a connection of two or more computers and ICT devices to share data, files, or communicate.
- The connection can be established using wired or wireless technologies.
Types of Computer Network
- Personal Area Network (PAN): The smallest type of network, covering a range of up to 20 meters.
- Local Area Network (LAN): A network that covers a small area, such as an office, building, or school.
- Metropolitan Area Network (MAN): A network that covers a larger area, such as a large street, a town, or a city.
- Wide Area Network (WAN): A network that covers a larger area, extending to any part of the world, also known as the International Network (INTERNET).
Uses of Computer Network
- Enables sharing of hardware resources, such as printers, scanners, and storage devices.
- Enables sharing of software resources, such as data, documents, videos, music, etc.
- Facilitates communication between users through email, messaging applications, and video calls.
- Allows people to work from anywhere in the world and collaborate with others.
- Enables sharing of internet connection.
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