1.1 Network Fundamentals Quiz

What is a key difference between a local area network (LAN) and a wide area network (WAN)?

• LANs cover small areas, while WANs cover large geographic areas

• LANs use satellites, while WANs use cables

• WANs are only used in homes, while LANs are used in businesses

• LANs do not require any hardware

Why are businesses and enterprise networks typically client-server?

• Because client-server networks allow for centralized management and security of services and resources.

• Because client-server networks do not require any servers.

• Because client-server networks are only used for small home networks.

• Because client-server networks are less secure than other types.

Who is responsible for the provision, management, and security of services and resources in a P2P network?

• A central server

• Each client

• An external administrator

• The network switch

A Personal Area Network (PAN) is best described as:

• A network centered around an individual and their personal devices

• A network connecting multiple offices in a city

• A network used by large corporations for data centers

• A network that connects different countries

Suppose a company wants to connect thousands of users within its central office. Which type of network would be most suitable?

• Local Area Network (LAN)

• Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

• Wide Area Network (WAN)

• Personal Area Network (PAN)

What is a common function of wireless LAN equipment in a network?

• It serves as a bridge between the wireless network and the wired network

• It only connects wireless devices to the internet

• It only connects wired devices to the internet

• It blocks all wireless connections

Why might organizations use a WAN instead of just a LAN?

• To connect multiple LANs that are in different geographic locations.

• To increase the speed of a single computer.

• To reduce the number of network devices needed.

• To avoid using telecommunications services.

Which network topology connects each node to every other node?

• MESH Topology

• BUS Topology

• TREE Topology

• RING Topology

In a star topology, what do individual devices have?

• A dedicated connection to a central hub

• A shared connection with all other devices

• A wireless connection to the internet

• A direct connection to every other device

In a ring topology, how many devices can communicate at a time?

• All devices can communicate simultaneously.

• Only two devices can communicate at a time.

• Only one device can communicate at a time.

• Communication is not possible in a ring topology.