Wide Area Network Quiz

What is a WAN protocol?

• Wide Area Network protocol

• Wireless Access Network protocol

• Wide Area Network protocol

• Wide Access Network protocol

What is WAN security?

• Measures and protocols to protect Wide Area Networks

• Methods and techniques to secure Local Area Networks

• Strategies to protect personal computers

• Steps to prevent unauthorized access to websites

Name one common security measure used in WANs.

• Firewall

• Intrusion Detection System

• VPN

• Antivirus

What are some features of a WAN?

• Short-distance connectivity, narrow coverage area, low bandwidth, and the inability to connect multiple LANs.

• Medium-distance connectivity, moderate coverage area, average bandwidth, and the ability to connect one LAN.

• No connectivity, limited coverage area, low bandwidth, and the inability to connect any LANs.

• Long-distance connectivity, wide coverage area, high bandwidth, and the ability to connect multiple LANs.

Which feature allows for the transmission of voice and data over the same network?

• DSL

• VoIP

• Bluetooth

• Ethernet

What are the characteristics of a WAN?

• A WAN is a network that covers a small geographical area and connects multiple LANs together.

• A WAN is a network that only connects one LAN to the internet.

• A WAN is a network that operates at a slower speed than a LAN.

• A WAN is a network that covers a large geographical area and connects multiple LANs together.

Which characteristic refers to the ability of a WAN to handle high traffic loads?

• Packet loss

• Throughput

• Latency

• Bandwidth

What is the purpose of a WAN protocol?

• To secure data transmission over a WAN

• To manage network traffic on a WAN

• To connect devices within a local area network (LAN)

• To enable communication over a wide area network (WAN)

What is the main advantage of a mesh WAN topology?

• Low cost and affordability

• Easy scalability and flexibility

• Fast data transmission speed

• High reliability and fault tolerance

Which security measure encrypts data to protect it from unauthorized access?

• encryption

• firewall

• antivirus

• password protection