Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - WAN

What does WAN stand for?

• Wide Access Network

• Wide Area Network

• Wireless Area Network

• Worldwide Area Network

What type of network is a WAN?

• Regional network

• Local network

• Personal network

• Wide geographic area network

How do businesses, schools, and organizations use WANs?

• To create personal networks

• To limit network access

• To share data across multiple sites

• To isolate devices

What is the most prominent example of a WAN?

• Extranet

• Internet

• Intranet

• Ethernet

What is one method to connect networks across a WAN?

• Fiber optic connection

• Leased lines

• Dial-up connection

• Satellite connection

How do WANs maintain privacy when using regular Internet connections?

• By sharing data openly

• By tunneling data connections through a VPN

• By using unsecured networks

• By using public Wi-Fi

Why do school districts use WANs?

• To connect multiple school buildings and offices

• To limit access to resources

• To reduce network costs

• To increase network speed

How can a substitute teacher benefit from a WAN in a school district?

• By accessing only one school's resources

• By not being able to access resources remotely

• By having limited access to resources

• By accessing resources from any school within the WAN

How is sensitive student information kept private across a WAN?

• By not encrypting the data

• By tunneling data through a VPN

• By using unsecured connections

• By sharing it openly

How can a teacher grade papers from home using a WAN?

• By not having access to the WAN remotely

• By using a public network

• By connecting through the district's VPN

• By physically going to the school