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Lans and Wans - Quiz

Each question is worth one point. Select the best answer or answers for each question.
1. Which of the following describes a LAN?
Please select all the correct answers.
  A. They are made up only of mainframes.
  B. They enable people in the same building to share electronic information.
  C. They enable computers to share data, software, and other computing resources such as laser printers.
  D. They enable remote computers in different locations to share information.

2. Because there are many different kinds of LANs, it's important to know how to differentiate them. You can do that by focusing on which of the following characteristics?
Please select all the correct answers.
  A. Media connection
  B. Topology
  C. Range
  D. Protocols

3. Choose the items below that are most often used to connect a LAN's computers and its peripheral devices.
Please select all the correct answers.
  A. Fiberoptic cables
  B. Radio waves
  C. Twisted-pair wires
  D. Satellite
  E. Coaxial cables

4.
This illustrates a WAN.
This image illustrates a WAN.

Which of the following describes its architecture?
Please select all the correct answers.
  A. It only connects computers and their users within the same building or physical structure.
  B. It usually consists of two or more LANs.
  C. It connects computers and their users beyond the same building or physical structure.
  D. It is often connected through a public network or by a satellite.