Elementos básicos de redes

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a WAN (Wide Area Network)?

• A network that connects devices within a single office or building

• A network that links multiple LANs within a city or urban area

• A network that covers large distances and connects multiple MANs and LANs nationally or internationally

• A network used exclusively for home automation

Open Ended

What is the significance of understanding the different types of network coverage such as LAN, MAN, and WAN in today's connected world?

Open Ended

Explain how the failure of the central cable in a bus topology affects the network.

Multiple Select

Select all network topologies that allow multiple paths between nodes.

• Mesh topology

• Tree topology

• Star topology

• Bus topology

Open Ended

What are the main differences between mesh, star, and bus topologies in terms of reliability and scalability?

Multiple Choice

Which device is responsible for linking different networks in a WAN?

• Switch

• Router

• Access Point

• Server

Open Ended

How do you think the classification of networks (LAN, MAN, WAN) impacts the way organizations connect and communicate?

Multiple Choice

What are the main differences between LAN, MAN, and WAN networks in terms of coverage and typical use cases?

• LAN covers small areas like offices or homes, MAN covers cities, WAN covers large distances like countries or continents.

• LAN covers large distances, MAN covers small areas, WAN covers cities.

• LAN and MAN are the same, WAN is different.

• WAN covers small areas, LAN covers cities, MAN covers large distances.

Open Ended

Explain how combining two network topologies can impact the advantages and disadvantages of the resulting mixed topology. Use examples from the images to support your answer.

Multiple Choice

Which network topology is characterized by high redundancy and good security, but has complexity in configuration?

• Star + Bus

• Mesh + Ring

• Bus

• Star