Network Types

Question 1

Networks with nodes that are in close proximity within the same building are called_____________. LANs span distances less than a mile and are owned and operated by individual organizations

Answer 1

local area networks (LANs)

Question 2

____________ is a device that allows one LAN to be linked to other LANs or to larger networks.

Answer 2

network gateway

Question 3

Common standard in which nodes can be connected to one another and ways in which their communications are controlled in LAN is known as _____________.

Answer 3

Ethernet

Question 4

____________ allow different computers to share resources, including a common Internet connection.

Answer 4

home networks

Question 5

A wireless local area network is typically referred to as a ______________. It uses radio frequencies to connect computers and other devices.

Answer 5

wireless LAN (WLAN)

Question 6

All communications pass through the networks centrally located ____________ or ___________.

Answer 6

• wireless access point
• base station

Question 7

Wireless access points that provide internet access are widely available in public and are called___________.

Answer 7

hotspots

Question 8

A _______________ is a type of wireless network that works within a very small area- immediate surroundings. PANs connect cell phones to headsets, keyboards to cell phones and so on.

Answer 8

personal area network (PAN)

Question 9

_________________ span distances up to 100 miles. These networks are frequently used as links between office buildings that are located throughout a city.

Answer 9

Metropolitan area networks (MANs)

Question 10

____________ are countrywide and worldwide networks. These networks provide access to regional service (MAN) providers and typically span greater than 100 miles.

Answer 10

Wide area networks (WANs)