Types of Networks

What is a network?

• A type of software

• A computer virus

• A group of devices connected together that can communicate with each other

• A single computer

Which of the following is considered a peripheral in a network?

• Router

• All of the above

• Printer

• Desktop

What does LAN stand for?

• Large Area Network

• Local Area Network

• Long Area Network

• None of the above

Where are devices in a LAN typically located?

• In different countries

• In the same geographically closed location

• Over the internet

• In different cities

What is an advantage of a LAN?

• Slower data transfer speeds

• Increased latency

• Sharing peripherals like printers

• Higher cost

What does WAN stand for?

• Wide Area Network

• Wireless Area Network

• Wired Area Network

• Web Area Network

How are WANs connected?

• Using a local router

• They are not connected

• Using some form of transmission medium provided by a third party

• Using a single cable

What is the most common and well-known version of a WAN?

• The intranet

• The extranet

• The internet

• The ethernet

What affects network performance?

• Color of the devices

• The size of the monitor

• The brand of the computer

• Bandwidth and latency

What is bandwidth?

• The length of the network cables

• The amount of data that can be transferred in a given period of time

• The color of the data packets

• The weight of the network cables