COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS

TYPES OF NETWORKS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The network in a school or office is usually a .
A
LAN
B
PAN
C
WAN
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A local area network (LAN) consists of a series of computers linked together to form a network in a circumscribed location. The computers in a LAN connect to each other via TCP/IP ethernet or Wi-Fi. A LAN is normally exclusive to an organization, such as a school, office, association or church.

Detailed explanation-2: -A local area network (LAN) connects personal computers, printers, and other computer resources together within a building or campus. Many schools, offices, and even homes now have LANs.

Detailed explanation-3: -A school network is usually a LAN. LANs are often connected to WANs, for example a school network could be connected to the internet.

Detailed explanation-4: -For many businesses, the first computer network they need will be confined to a single building. This type of network is called a local area network (LAN). There are two common kinds of LAN: peer-to-peer and client/server.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.

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