Computer Network Types Quiz

Questions and Answers

To facilitate the exchange and sharing of data, information, and resources.

PAN covers a smaller area within 20 meters, while LAN covers a larger area like an office or building.

MAN covers a larger area than a LAN, such as a large street, a town, or a city.

WAN covers a larger area than a MAN and can extend to any part of the world. Signup and view all the answers

Printers, scanners, and storage devices. Signup and view all the answers

Data, documents, videos, music, etc. Signup and view all the answers

Through email, messaging applications, and video calls. Signup and view all the answers

People can collaborate and share internet connection. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

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.

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).

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.