Introduction To Networks
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Before half term we looked at different types of networks. Identify whether the following networks are PAN, LAN, MAN, or WAN networks.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
A public network paid for by Darlington borough council for all its residents
- A.
PAN (Personal Area Network)
- B.
LAN (Local Area Network)
- C.
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
- D.
WAN (Wide Area Network)
Correct Answer
C. MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)Explanation
This is a MAN because it just spans the town of Darlington.Rate this question:
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- 2.
A network connecting the various branches of HMV
- A.
PAN
- B.
LAN
- C.
MAN
- D.
WAN
Correct Answer
D. WANExplanation
This is a WAN because HMV stores are spread out over very long distancesRate this question:
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- 3.
Two friends exchanging MP3s via their mobile phones
- A.
PAN
- B.
LAN
- C.
MAN
- D.
WAN
Correct Answer
A. PANExplanation
Mobile phones use bluetooth to exchange files, which is a PAN technology.Rate this question:
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- 4.
A cluster of computer rooms in a local school
- A.
PAN
- B.
LAN
- C.
MAN
- D.
WAN
Correct Answer
B. LANExplanation
Computer rooms in a school are spread over a very small distance, often in the same building, so are networked using a LAN.Rate this question:
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- 5.
A PDA transferring files to a laptop computer
- A.
PAN
- B.
LAN
- C.
MAN
- D.
WAN
Correct Answer
A. PANExplanation
This is a PAN because it is transfer between two devices around the person. Networks like these often use bluetooth.Rate this question:
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