Understanding LANs and WANs Revision Quiz

What is the typical geographic location for a LAN?

• A large area, like a city or country

• A small area, like a home, office, or school

• Across multiple countries

• Across continents

Which of the following is typically faster?

• WAN

• LAN

• Both have the same speed

• Neither, speed depends on the provider

Which network type generally has lower latency?

• WAN

• LAN

• Both have the same latency

• It depends on the network configuration

Who usually owns and manages a LAN?

• Multiple organisations

• A single organisation

• The government

• Internet Service Providers

Which network type is generally more reliable?

• WAN

• LAN

• Both are equally reliable

• Reliability depends on the devices used

Which network type is easier to secure?

• WAN

• LAN

• Both are equally secure

• Security depends on the software used

What is the typical setup cost comparison between LAN and WAN?

• LANs have higher setup costs

• WANs have higher setup costs

• Both have the same setup costs

• Costs depend on the location

Which technology is commonly used in LANs?

• Satellite links

• Fiber optic cables

• Ethernet, Wi-Fi

• Cellular networks

Which of the following is an example of a WAN?

• A school network

• An airport Wi-Fi

• A bank's network connecting branches

• A home network

What is the effect of higher bandwidth on network performance?

• Slower data transfer speeds

• Faster data transfer speeds

• No effect on speed

• Increases latency