Unit 1 : Types of networks

Question 1

What does LAN stand for?

Answer 1

Local area network

Question 2

Examples of where LAN is used

Answer 2

In an office or a school

Question 3

What does WAN stand for?

Answer 3

Wide area network

Question 4

What is WAN?

Answer 4

WAN is a network of LANs in different geographical places, that is connecting different cities in the world.

Question 5

What type of service is provided for WAN?

Answer 5

Telecom companies

Question 6

What does PAN stand for?

Answer 6

Personal area network

Question 7

What is PAN?

Answer 7

PAN is a wired network used to connect personal devices in a home.

Question 8

What does MAN stand for?

Answer 8

Metropolitan area network

Question 9

What is MAN?

Answer 9

MAN is used to connect devices in a city.

Question 10

What does SAN stand for?

Answer 10

Storage area network

Question 11

What is SAN?

Answer 11

SAN provides servers that enable users to store files on a larger scale.

Question 12

What does WPAN stand for?

Answer 12

Wireless personal area network

Question 13

Examples of WPAN

Answer 13

. Smartphone to desktop machine
. Bluetooth connection within devices in a car.

Question 14

What does VPN stand for?

Answer 14

Virtual private network

Question 15

What is VPN?

Answer 15

VPN is a type of network that creates a safe and secure connection for an organisation over the internet.

Question 16

Who provides the safety and security of VPN?

Answer 16

Encryption Algorithms