LANs and WANs

What does LAN stand for?

• Local Area Network

• Large Area Network

• Long Area Network

• Linked Area Network

What does WAN stand for?

• Wide Area Network

• Wireless Area Network

• World Area Network

• Web Area Network

Which type of network typically covers a small geographical area?

• WAN

• LAN

• MAN

• PAN

Which type of network is used to connect multiple LANs over a large geographical area?

• PAN

• LAN

• WAN

• CAN

What is a common medium used to connect devices in a LAN?

• Satellite

• UTP Cable

• Microwave

• Infrared

Which of the following is NOT typically owned and controlled by the organisation using a LAN?

• Routers

• Switches

• Internet Service Provider (ISP) infrastructure

• Computers

What is a typical example of a LAN?

• The internet

• A home network

• A mobile network

• A satellite network

Which of the following is a characteristic of a WAN?

• Covers a small geographical area

• Owned by a single organisation

• Covers a large geographical area

• Uses only fibre optic cables

What type of cable is commonly used in LANs for high-speed data transfer?

• Coaxial cable

• Fibre optic cable

• Telephone cable

• HDMI cable

Which of the following is a benefit of using a LAN?

• High latency

• Low cost of setup

• Limited connectivity

• High maintenance cost