Introduction to MAN & WAN

Introduction to MAN & WAN

By Adrienne Patt

Multiple Choice

What does MAN stand for?

• Metropolitan Area Network

• Mini Area Network

• Maximum Area Network

• Mild Area Network

Multiple Choice

A MAN spans _______________.

• a whole city or campus

• only a park

• my house only

• a whole country

Multiple Choice

The Picture to the left shows a ___________ network.

• MAN

• WAN

• GAN

• PAN

Multiple Choice

A major advantage of a MAN network is that it is very easy to manage.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

A major disadvantage of a MAN is that much more equipment is needed therefore it is even more expensive.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which of the following places is NOT a place where a MAN network can be found.

• Belize City

• University Campus

• A park

• Between public libraries

Multiple Choice

What does WAN stand for?

• Wireless Area Network

• Wired Area Network

• Wide Area Network

• Wifi Area Network

Multiple Choice

You can be connected to your neighbors over a WAN network.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The image to the left is showing a ______________ Network.

• LAN only

• MAN

• WAN

• PAN

Multiple Choice

A WAN network can cover a large geographical area.

• True

• False

Poll

Do you think you are part of a WAN network in your everyday life?

• Yes

• No

• I am not quite sure