LAN and WAN Quiz

What does LAN stand for?

• Large Area Network

• Laptop Access Network

• Lowest Available Network

• Local Area Network

What does WAN stand for?

• Wide Area Network

• Web Application Network

• World Area Network

• Wireless Access Network

What is the main difference between LAN and WAN?

• LAN covers a small geographical area, typically a single building or a group of buildings, while WAN covers a large geographical area, such as a city, country, or even the whole world.

• LAN covers a large geographical area, while WAN covers a small geographical area

• LAN and WAN are the same and can be used interchangeably

• LAN is used for wireless connections, while WAN is used for wired connections

Which network covers a smaller geographical area, LAN or WAN?

• MAN

• CAN

• WAN

• LAN

What are the common network topologies used in LAN?

• triangle

• octagon

• bus, ring, star, and mesh

• square

What are the common network topologies used in WAN?

• Linear, Circular, Spiral

• Star, Mesh, Hybrid

• Circle, Square, Triangle

• Bus, Ring, Tree

Which network topology is more suitable for LAN, bus or ring?

• tree

• ring

• star

• mesh

Which network topology is more suitable for WAN, star or mesh?

• circle

• square

• triangle

• mesh

What are the advantages of using LAN over WAN?

• LAN offers higher speed and lower cost compared to WAN.

• LAN and WAN have the same speed and cost.

• LAN offers slower speed and higher cost compared to WAN.

• LAN is less reliable and secure than WAN.

What are the disadvantages of using WAN over LAN?

• Limited coverage, unreliable connection, and no potential security risks

• No difference in cost, speed, and security risks between WAN and LAN

• Higher cost, slower speed, and potential security risks

• Lower cost, faster speed, and no security risks