Lesson 1: Connecting networks

What device connects other devices together in a computer network?

• LAN Cable

• Hub

• Router

• Switch

Which of the following enables messages to be passed between networks?

• LAN Cable

• Hub

• Routers

• Switch

What is the coverage radius of a Personal Area Network (PAN)?

• 1 kilometer radius

• 10 meters radius

• 5 kilometers radius

• 20 kilometers radius

Which type of network is used in educational environments such as universities or school districts?

• Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

• Local Area Network (LAN)

• Campus Area Network (CAN)

• Wide Area Network (WAN)

What is the coverage radius of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

• 1 kilometers radius

• 5 to 20 kilometers radius

• 100 kilometers radius

• 20 kilometers radius

What is the purpose of a Storage Area Network (SAN)?

• To connect various locations to one central network

• To store mass amounts of sensitive data

• To provide high-speed internet access

• To share company resources at high speeds

What is the coverage radius of a Passive Optical Local Area Network (POLAN)?

• 20 kilometers radius

• 1 kilometers radius

• 100 kilometers radius

• 10 meters radius

What is the purpose of a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?

• To store mass amounts of sensitive data

• To provide high-speed internet access

• To connect various locations to one central network

• To create a private network available through the internet

What is the coverage radius of a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)?

• 10 meters radius

• 1 kilometers radius

• 5 to 20 kilometers radius

• 100 kilometers radius

What is the coverage radius of a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)?

• 5 to 20 kilometers radius

• 1 kilometers radius

• 100 kilometers radius

• 10 meters radius