COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS

LAN WAN AND THE INTERNET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A computer laboratory is an example of a ____
A
LAN (Local Area Network)
B
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
C
WAN (Wide Area Network)
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: A Local Area Network (LAN) is a group of computer and peripheral devices which are connected in a limited area such as school, laboratory, home, and office building.

Detailed explanation-2: -Local Area Network (LAN)-This is one of the most common types of networks and is more typically used in office buildings than a PAN network. A LAN network connects devices in one building or even two and can also be found in schools or laboratories.

Detailed explanation-3: -it used to connect a computer or devices in a small area like in one building . it usually connect computer and it facilitates user to share information and resources like printer and modems, etc. in LAN all devices are connected through wire/ there are different types of Ethernet cables are available .

Detailed explanation-4: -Home WiFi networks and small business networks are common examples of LANs. LANs can also be fairly large, although if they take up multiple buildings, it is usually more accurate to classify them as wide area networks (WAN) or metropolitan area networks (MAN).

Detailed explanation-5: -A local area network (LAN) is a computer network that interconnects computers within a limited area such as a residence, school, laboratory, university campus or office building.

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