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

    A(n) ________ is composed of several computers connected together to share resources and data. 

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 2

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

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 3

    Which of the following is a type of network

    Right Option : D
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