Exam Compass - Network Types Quiz

Question 1

A type of network connecting computers within a small geographical area such as a building or group of buildings is called:

Answer 1

LAN

Question 2

A computer network connecting multiple smaller networks over very large geographical areas is referred to as:

Answer 2

WAN

Question 3

The Internet is an example of a large public WAN.
True
False

Answer 3

True

Question 4

A type of limited-range computer network used for data transmission among various types of personal devices is known as:

Answer 4

PAN

Question 5

A computer network connecting multiple LANs over an area of a city is called:

Answer 5

MAN

Question 6

A dedicated local network consisting of devices providing data access is known as:

Answer 6

SAN = Storage area network

Question 7

A type of network consisting of computers and peripheral devices that use high-frequency radio waves to communicate with each other is referred to as:

Answer 7

WLAN