Types of Network

What does LAN stand for?

• Logical Analogue Network

• Laser Assisted Network

• Local Area Network

To log onto a network, what do you usually need?

• A user ID and password

• A fast connection

• Specialist software

Which of these statements is TRUE about a LAN?

• A LAN connects computers in a small area such as an office

• A modem is needed to connect a computer to a LAN

• A LAN consists of only one computer

VLANs stands for what?

•  Virtual link area network 
• Virtual local area network 
• Virtual local access network 

What the primary benefits of using VLANs?

• end user satisfaction

• security

• no required configuration

• a reduction in the number of trunk links

Which of the following is not a  feature of a VPN? 

• It is a secure network
  
• It is deployed over a shared infrastructure
• It may use tunneling techniques
• It does not provide any cost savings to alternate connectivity options

A LAN what allows WiFi connections.

• LAN

• WLAN

• PAN

• MAN

Other examples of this network include businesses that have offices in multiple cities, connecting the networks at each office location.

• WAN

• MAN

• VPN

• VLAN

Allows a secure private connection over a public network, using an encrypted 'tunnel'.

• WAN

• SAN

• VPN

• VLAN

What type of network is this?

• Star
• Mesh
• LAN
• WAN