LAN, WAN, MAN Network Quiz: Introduction to Computer Science Assessment

📚 Quick Study Guide

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• LAN (Local Area Network): Connects devices within a limited area like a home, school, or office. Characterized by high speeds and low costs.
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• WAN (Wide Area Network): Covers a broad geographical area, often connecting multiple LANs. The Internet is the largest WAN. Generally slower and more expensive than LANs.
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• MAN (Metropolitan Area Network): Larger than a LAN but smaller than a WAN. Typically covers a city or metropolitan area. Used to connect LANs in different locations within the same city.
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• Key Differences: The primary differences lie in the geographical area covered, cost, and speed. LANs are the fastest and cheapest, WANs are the slowest and most expensive, and MANs fall in between.
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• Key Metrics: Bandwidth (measured in bits per second), latency (delay in data transfer), and cost per bit are important factors.
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• Topology: Network topology (e.g., star, bus, ring) influences performance and resilience.

Practice Quiz

1. Which type of network typically covers a city?
1. LAN
2. WAN
3. MAN
4. PAN
2. Which of the following best describes a LAN?
1. A network spanning multiple countries.
2. A network connecting devices in a single room.
3. A network covering an entire continent.
4. A network that only connects printers.
3. The Internet is an example of which type of network?
1. LAN
2. WAN
3. MAN
4. SAN
4. Which network type generally offers the highest data transfer speeds?
1. LAN
2. WAN
3. MAN
4. GAN
5. What is a key characteristic of a WAN?
1. High speed and low cost.
2. Limited geographical area.
3. Broad geographical area.
4. Exclusively wireless connections.
6. Which of the following network types is commonly used in a large office building to connect computers and printers?
1. WAN
2. MAN
3. LAN
4. PAN
7. Which factor primarily differentiates a LAN from a WAN?
1. The type of cables used.
2. The geographical area covered.
3. The number of devices connected.
4. The color of the network devices.