COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS

TYPES OF NETWORKS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A home computer network is sometimes also called a ____
A
LAN
B
WAN
C
Internet
D
PAN
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A personal area network (PAN) is a computer network for interconnecting electronic devices within an individual person’s workspace. A PAN provides data transmission among devices such as computers, smartphones, tablets and personal digital assistants.

Detailed explanation-2: -This is also referred to as a home network, as users can establish this type of network in their home offices. Multiple devices, including printers, TVs, game systems, laptops and other home appliances are integrated together through Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, forming a small, single-space network.

Detailed explanation-3: -If you have multiple computers at home and want to use all of them to access the Internet, you may want to create a home network, also known as a Wi-Fi network. In a home network, all of your devices connect to your router, which is connected to the modem.

Detailed explanation-4: -Personal Area Network (PAN): It is an interconnection of personal technology devices to communicate over a short distance, which is less than 33 feet or 10 meters or within the range of an individual person, typically using some form of wireless technologies.

Detailed explanation-5: -PAN is a ten-digit unique alphanumeric number issued by the Income Tax Department. PAN is. issued in the form of a laminated plastic card as given below (commonly known as PAN card): Permanent Account Number (PAN)

There is 1 question to complete.