Networks - LAN WAN

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 area? 

• LAN
• WAN

Which network covers a small area? 

• LAN
• WAN

Cardiff University has its campus buildings spread out across the city.
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 highest connection speed?

• LAN
• WAN

A LAN usually requires a login to access the network

• True
• False

This device performs a lot of processing to filter and readdress network packets:

• Router
• Hub
• Switch
• Modem

What is the purpose of a LAN?

• To allow computers to communicate with each other in the same area
• To allow computers to communicate with each other - anywhere in the world