A+ - 4A - Compare Network Types

What is the main difference between LAN and WAN?

• LAN is used for personal devices, while WAN is used for enterprise networks

• LAN is faster than WAN

• LAN describes networks that use Ethernet cabling whereas WAN describes networks that use wireless technology

• LAN uses cabling and wireless technology and is limited to a single geographical location, while WAN spans multiple geographic locations

What is the main technology used in most cabled LANs?

• Wi-Fi

• Ethernet

• Bluetooth

• Fiber optic cabling

What is the data rate for 1000BASE-T Ethernet?

• 100 Mbps

• 1 Gbps

• 10 Gbps

• 1 Tbps

What is the main technology used in wireless LANs (wlans)?

• Ethernet

• Fiber optic cabling

• Bluetooth

• Wi-Fi

What is the main example of a WAN?

• LAN at a single site

• MAN

• SOHO network

• Internet

What is the main function of a SOHO router?

• To provide LAN and Internet connectivity

• To connect branch office sites to the LAN at its head office

• To connect devices within a datacenter

• To provide access to the Internet from local networks

What is the main role of a server computer in an enterprise LAN?

• To host shared resources and run network applications

• To provision access to a configurable pool of storage devices

• To authenticate users before they can access applications and resources required to do their work

• To connect to devices at a range of a few meters

What is the main purpose of a datacenter in an enterprise LAN?

• To connect to devices at a range of a few meters

• To provision access to a configurable pool of storage devices

• To provide a highly available environment for running critical applications

• To share data between a PC and mobile devices

What are the main technologies used in a storage area network (SAN)?

• Wi-Fi

• Ethernet

• Fiber Channel

• Internet SCSI (iSCSI)

What is the data rate for 10GBASE-T Ethernet?

• 100 Mbps

• 1 Gbps

• 10 Gbps

• 1 Tbps