Networking Concepts Quiz

What type of network covers large geographical regions?

• Personal Area Network (PAN)

• Wide Area Network (WAN)

• Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

• Local Area Network (LAN)

Which technique is used in packet switching networks to manage data transfer?

• Circuit establishment

• Time-division multiplexing

• Frequency-division multiplexing

• Data compression

What is the typical data rate offered by traditional LANs?

• 1 to 20 Mbps

• 1 to 10 Gbps

• 100 to 1000 Mbps

• 10 to 100 Mbps

What is the primary benefit of packet switching over circuit switching?

• Higher data rates

• Flexibility and reliability

• Call setup stage

• Dedicated communication route

What is jitter in the context of packet switching?

• A method of data encryption

• The process of packet routing

• A type of network congestion

• Delay caused by packet size variations