Activity 5.1 - Network Types & Connections

What type of network connects devices in close proximity to the the user, usually using Bluetooth?

• PAN

• LAN

• VLAN

• MAN

What type of network typically uses wire cable to connect devices to a switch in a small geographical area?

(a)  

What type of network can extend beyond traditional LANs and group users based on administratively defined boundaries instead of physical boundaries?

• VLAN

• WLAN

• WMN

• VPN

What type of network spans across a city?

• LAN

• MAN

• WAN

• WMN

What type of network allows users to securely connect to another network across unsecure networks?

(a)  

Which internet connection type uses different frequencies to send multiple signals over the same medium?

• Brandband

• DSL

• Satellite

• Tethering

What internet connection type uses a cell phone to allow other devices to connect via Wi-Fi?

• Tethering

• Mobile Hotspot

• Satellite

• Cellular

What connection type is an increasingly popular choice for internet connections to homes and businesses that uses light to transmit data?

(a)  

Which connection technology uses digital phone service to provide internet?

• Cable

• DSL

• Cellular

• Satellite

What is the process of connecting another device to a sell phone so that the connected device can access the internet called?

(a)