2.1 Network Types and Performance

What is the main purpose of networks?

• To play games
• To share resources
• To isolate devices
• To reduce electricity usage

What is another term for a device in a network?

• Node
• Switch
• Hub
• Router

What is the primary advantage of having a network?

• More security
• Share resources
• Reduced cost
• Increased privacy

Which type of network operates within the range of an individual person?

• WAN
• LAN
• PAN
• MAN

What is the usual range of a Personal Area Network (PAN)?

• 100 meters
• 50 meters
• 10 meters
• 5 meters

Which type of network connects devices in the same building or area?

• WAN
• LAN
• PAN
• MAN

What is the best example of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

• Local library network
• Home network
• Internet
• School network

Who usually owns the infrastructure in a WAN?

• School
• Internet Service Provider
• Individual user
• Local government

In a client-server network, what role does the server play?

• Requests resources
• Provides resources
• Acts as both client and server
• Only stores data

In a peer-to-peer network, what is the role of each device?

• Client only
• Server only
• Both client and server
• Only stores data