Understanding LANs and WANs Quiz

What does LAN stand for?

• Local Area Network

• Large Area Network

• Long Access Network

• Linked Area Node

Which of the following is an example of a LAN?

• The computers in a school building connected together

• The internet connecting countries

• A mobile phone network across the UK

• A satellite communication system

What does WAN stand for?

• Wide Area Network

• Wireless Access Node

• Wired Area Network

• Web Access Network

Which of the following is an example of a WAN?

• The internet

• A classroom network

• A home Wi-Fi network

• A printer connected to a single computer

Which of the following is NOT typically required to build a LAN?

• Switch

• Router

• Satellite dish

• Network cables

Which device is commonly used to connect computers together in a LAN?

• Switch

• Modem

• Smartphone

• Projector

What is a key characteristic of a bus network topology?

• All devices are connected to a single central cable

• Each device is connected to a central hub

• Devices are connected in a ring

• Devices are connected wirelessly

In a star network topology, what is at the centre of the network?

• A central switch or hub

• A main server

• A single cable

• A wireless access point

Which of the following is an advantage of a star network over a bus network?

• If one cable fails, the rest of the network remains connected

• It uses less cable than a bus network

• It is cheaper to set up

• It is easier to add new devices to a bus network

Which piece of hardware is essential for connecting a computer to a wired LAN?

• Network Interface Card (NIC)

• Printer

• Scanner

• USB stick