12 Questions
What is the primary characteristic of a Local Area Network (LAN)?
Covers a small area only
What is the main difference between a Local Area Network (LAN) and a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
The area of coverage
What is the Internet, according to the definition?
A collection of local and international networks of computers
What is a network, in simple terms?
Two or more computers connected to each other
What is an example of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
A network connecting multiple cities
What is the common link between LAN and WAN?
Both are types of networks
The Internet is a single network that connects computers worldwide.
False
A LAN can cover a geographic area like a city or country.
False
A network requires at least three computers to be connected.
False
The Internet is the largest WAN in the world.
True
A WAN is a type of network that only covers a small area.
False
All networks are connected to the Internet.
False
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.
This quiz covers the basics of the internet and networking, including types of networks and their classification. Learn about LAN, wireless connections, and more.
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