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What is the primary characteristic of a Local Area Network (LAN)?
What is the primary characteristic of a Local Area Network (LAN)?
What is the main difference between a Local Area Network (LAN) and a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
What is the main difference between a Local Area Network (LAN) and a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
What is the Internet, according to the definition?
What is the Internet, according to the definition?
What is a network, in simple terms?
What is a network, in simple terms?
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What is an example of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
What is an example of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
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What is the common link between LAN and WAN?
What is the common link between LAN and WAN?
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The Internet is a single network that connects computers worldwide.
The Internet is a single network that connects computers worldwide.
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A LAN can cover a geographic area like a city or country.
A LAN can cover a geographic area like a city or country.
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A network requires at least three computers to be connected.
A network requires at least three computers to be connected.
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The Internet is the largest WAN in the world.
The Internet is the largest WAN in the world.
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A WAN is a type of network that only covers a small area.
A WAN is a type of network that only covers a small area.
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All networks are connected to the Internet.
All networks are connected to the Internet.
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Study Notes
Network Fundamentals
- A network is two or more computers connected to each other through a cable or wireless connection.
Classification of Networks
- Networks can be classified based on their area of coverage.
- There are two main types of networks: LAN (Local Area Network) and WAN (Wide Area Network).
Local Area Network (LAN)
- A LAN is a type of network that covers a small area.
- Examples of areas covered by a LAN include a house, school, and office building.
Wide Area Network (WAN)
- A WAN is a type of network that covers a wide or larger geographic area.
- Examples of areas covered by a WAN include a city, country, and even the world.
The Internet
- The Internet is a collection of local and international networks of computers linked by cables and wireless connections.
- The Internet is a global network that connects many different networks together.
Network Fundamentals
- A network is two or more computers connected to each other through a cable or wireless connection.
Classification of Networks
- Networks can be classified based on their area of coverage.
- There are two main types of networks: LAN (Local Area Network) and WAN (Wide Area Network).
Local Area Network (LAN)
- A LAN is a type of network that covers a small area.
- Examples of areas covered by a LAN include a house, school, and office building.
Wide Area Network (WAN)
- A WAN is a type of network that covers a wide or larger geographic area.
- Examples of areas covered by a WAN include a city, country, and even the world.
The Internet
- The Internet is a collection of local and international networks of computers linked by cables and wireless connections.
- The Internet is a global network that connects many different networks together.
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This quiz covers the basics of the internet and networking, including types of networks and their classification. Learn about LAN, wireless connections, and more.
