Types of Networks


 
 
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Network and It's Types

Network:It is a collection of two or more computers,which are connected  together to share information and resources.Computer network is a combination of hardware and software that allows communication between computers over a network.

Types of Networks

There are different types of computer networks. Computer networks can be characterised by their size as well as their purpose. The size of a network can be expressed by the geographic area they occupy and the number of computers that are part of the network. Networks can cover anything from a handful of devices within a single room to millions of devices spread across the entire globe.

Some of the different networks based on size are:

  • Personal Area Network, or PAN
  • Local Area Network, or LAN
  • Metropolitan Area Network, or MAN
  • Wide Area Network, or WAN
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    Question : 1

    Which of these networks are built and owned by businesses that want to securely connect its various locations to share computer resources?

    A. LAN, WAN and MAN

    B. VPN, LAN, WAN and Cloud Network

    C. PAN and MAN

    D. LAN and MAN

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 2

    Which of the following is a type of network

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 3

    Servers are computers that provide resources to other computers connected to a _____________________

    Right Option : A
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