Network Types and Topologies Quiz

What does LAN stand for?

• Lightweight Application Network

• Local Area Network

• Laptop Access Network

• Large Area Network

Which network type covers a small geographical area, such as a single building or a group of buildings?

• MAN

• VPN

• LAN

• WAN

What is the main advantage of a star network topology?

• Low cost and easy to set up

• Fault tolerance and easy to troubleshoot

• High data security and privacy

• Fast data transmission and low latency

In which network topology does each device on the network connect to a central hub?

• Mesh

• Bus

• Ring

• Star

What is the primary disadvantage of a bus network topology?

• Limited scalability

• High security risk

• Expensive to implement

• Single point of failure

What type of network topology provides redundant paths between devices?

• Bus

• Mesh

• Star

• Ring

Which network topology forms a closed loop, with each device connecting to exactly two other devices?

• Mesh

• Bus

• Ring

• Star

What are the two main types of Ethernet networks commonly used today?

• Bluetooth and Infrared

• Coaxial and DSL

• Wireless and satellite

• Twisted pair and fiber optic

What does WLAN stand for?

• Wireless Long Area Network

• Wide Local Area Network

• Wired Local Area Network

• Wireless Local Area Network

Which type of network allows devices to connect to the internet wirelessly using radio waves?

• Satellite network

• Fiber optic network

• Cable network

• Wireless network