Unit 1: Page 17: Features Of Different Networks

Question 1

Explain what a LAN network is.

Answer 1

> Stands for Local Area Network
Its a computer network that covers a small geographical area like a single building or site.

Question 2

Explain what the WAN network.

Answer 2

> It stands for Wide Area Network.
its a computer network that covers a large geographical area such as a country or the whole world.

Question 3

Explain what a PAN network is.

Answer 3

> it stands for Personal Area Network.
it’s used to network devices
wirelessly within a short range
of an individual.

Question 4

Explain what a VPN network is.

Answer 4

> It stands for Virtual Private Network.
This network technology creates a secure network connection over a public network, usually the internt, by using encryption.