LAN & WAN (OCR A-Level Computer Science): Quizzes
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What geographical area does a LAN typically cover?
What geographical area does a LAN typically cover?
A small area like a single building
What is the typical speed range for a LAN?
What is the typical speed range for a LAN?
100 Mbps to 1 Gbps
Who typically owns and maintains a LAN?
Who typically owns and maintains a LAN?
A single organisation
Which connection media are commonly used in LANs?
Which connection media are commonly used in LANs?
Ethernet cables or Wi-Fi
What does a WAN connect?
What does a WAN connect?
Multiple LANs
How do WAN speeds typically compare to LAN speeds?
How do WAN speeds typically compare to LAN speeds?
WANs generally have slower speeds
Who typically maintains a WAN?
Who typically maintains a WAN?
Multiple organisations or providers
What is the internet considered to be?
What is the internet considered to be?
The largest WAN
What is the function of switches in a LAN?
What is the function of switches in a LAN?
Connect devices & enable data transfer
What do modems do in a WAN?
What do modems do in a WAN?
Convert data for long-distance travel
How do LAN and WAN costs typically compare?
How do LAN and WAN costs typically compare?
LANs are lower cost
What is a common misconception about LANs?
What is a common misconception about LANs?
That LANs are always wireless