Network Definitions

Question 1

LAN (LOCAL AREA NETWORK)

Answer 1

A network that covers a relatively small geographical area, often a single site

Question 2

WLAN (WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK)

Answer 2

A LAN in which connected devices use high frequency radio waves to communicate

Question 3

WAN (WIDE AREA NETWORK)

Answer 3

A network that covers a large geographical area it connects 2 or more LANs and is usually under shared ownership

Question 4

PAN (PERSONAL AREA NETWORK)

Answer 4

Network used for data transmission over short distances by computer devices such as laptops, mobile phones. tablets, media players, speakers and printers

Question 5

Bluetooth

Answer 5

Protocol for the short range wireless interconnection of mobile phones, computers and other electronic devices

Question 6

Network Topology

Answer 6

Describes how the devices on a network are connected together