Network Types and Topologies Quiz

What is a LAN?

• A network that connects devices over a large area

• A type of network that connects computers within a small geographical area

• A network that connects personal devices

• A network that spans an entire city

What does WAN stand for?

• Wireless Area Network

• Wide Area Network

• Wired Area Network

• Work Area Network

Which type of network allows devices to connect without using cables?

• MAN

• WLAN

• WAN

• LAN

What is a MAN?

• A small-scale network for personal devices

• A network that spans an entire city or large metropolitan area

• A network that connects multiple LANs within a university

• A specialized network for storing data

What is the primary use of a SAN?

• Providing internet connectivity to a city

• Connecting multiple computers within a small area

• Connecting personal devices

• Storing and retrieving large amounts of data

Which topology connects all devices to a central hub?

• Bus topology

• Mesh topology

• Star topology

• Ring topology

What characterizes a bus network topology?

• Provides the highest level of redundancy

• Uses a single backbone cable to connect all devices

• All devices connect to a central hub

• Forms a closed loop

In which topology does each device connect to two others?

• WLAN topology

• Ring topology

• Bus topology

• Star topology

What is a PAN primarily used for?

• Connecting multiple LANs

• Connecting personal devices like smartphones

• Connecting devices over a large area

• Providing internet connectivity to a city

Which network type is often used in enterprise environments for data storage?

• LAN

• WAN

• SAN

• PAN