CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY · Question #110
What does the term LAN refer to?
The correct answer is D. A network on a building or limited geographical area. LAN stands for Local Area Network. It is a network that connects devices within a limited geographic area, such as a single building, office floor, or campus. LANs typically offer high data transfer speeds and low latency due to physical proximity. The other options describe…
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What does the term LAN refer to?
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- AA tool to manage and control network traffic, as well as to protect a network
- BA long-distance connection between geographically-distant networks
- CA device that connects multiple other devices in a network
- DA network on a building or limited geographical area
How the community answered
(50 responses)- A6% (3)
- B4% (2)
- C2% (1)
- D88% (44)
Explanation
LAN stands for Local Area Network. It is a network that connects devices within a limited geographic area, such as a single building, office floor, or campus. LANs typically offer high data transfer speeds and low latency due to physical proximity. The other options describe different networking concepts: Option A describes a firewall, Option B describes a WAN (Wide Area Network), and Option C describes a hub or switch. Understanding the distinction between LAN, WAN, MAN (Metropolitan Area Network), and PAN (Personal Area Network) is foundational networking knowledge.
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