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What is the main purpose of a computer network?
Enable computers to communicate and share resources
Which of the following is NOT an application of computer networking mentioned in the text?
Playing online games
What is the disadvantage of computer networks according to the text?
High cost of installation
Which network type is identified by its coverage of a city or town area?
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What is a Personal Area Network (PAN) mainly organized around, according to the text?
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What is one advantage of computer networks mentioned in the text?
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What type of network operates over a small physical area like an office or a group of buildings?
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Which network type uses leased telephone lines, satellite links, and similar channels for communication?
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In PANs, how can the communication among personal devices occur?
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What is a characteristic of LAN that makes the exchange of information and resource sharing easy?
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Which type of network covers the entire city and uses technology similar to LAN?
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What makes WAN more suitable than LAN when computers are at widely separated locations?
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