MCQ IN COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

COMPUTER NETWORKING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which network is this? I allow computers to communicate with each other in the same building
A
WAN
B
LAN
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -LAN (local area network): A LAN connects computers over a relatively short distance, allowing them to share data, files, and resources. For example, a LAN may connect all the computers in an office building, school, or hospital.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ethernet is a standard protocol that allows any number of computers to communicate with one another. These machines need to be connected to one another through Ethernet cable, or “Category 5” wiring.

Detailed explanation-3: -LAN is a network that usually connects a small group of computers in a given geographical area. MAN is a comparatively wider network that covers large regions-like towns, cities, etc. The WAN network spans to an even larger locality. It has the capacity to connect various countries together.

Detailed explanation-4: -LAN stands for local area network. A network is a group of two or more connected computers, and a LAN is a network contained within a small geographic area, usually within the same building. Home WiFi networks and small business networks are common examples of LANs.

Detailed explanation-5: -Step 1: Connect two Computers using an ethernet cable. Step 2: Click on Start->Control Panel->Network and Internet->Network and Sharing Center. Step 3: Click on option Change Advanced Sharing Settings in the upper-left side of the window. Step 4: Turn on file sharing.

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