Computer Networks

What does LAN stand for?

• Local Arena Network
• Local Area Network
• Long Area Network
• Local Arena Name

What does WAN stand for?

• Wide Area Network
• Wide Arena Network
• World Area Network
• World Arena Network

Which network covers a large geographical area?

• LAN

• WAN

Which network covers a small geographical area?

• LAN

• WAN

Cardiff University has its campus buildings spread out across the city.
Which network is being used?

• LAN
• WAN

Thomas Mills High School has computers being used in a number of school buildings within the site.

Which network is being used?

• LAN

• WAN

A LAN makes use of external hardware such as satellites and phone lines

• True
• False

Which network has the strongest security?

• LAN
• WAN

A LAN usually requires a login to access the network

• True
• False

Which type of phone line is already owned by another company?

• Leased
• Dedicated