CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY Question #110: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is D: A network on a building or limited geographical area. A local area network (LAN) typically covers a single floor or building. Long-distance connections between geographically-distant networks form something called a wide area network (WAN). Multiple devices in a network are connected through hubs or switches. The management and cont

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Question

What does the term LAN refer to?

Options

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

Explanation

A local area network (LAN) typically covers a single floor or building. Long-distance connections between geographically-distant networks form something called a wide area network (WAN). Multiple devices in a network are connected through hubs or switches. The management and control of network traffic and protection is achieved by specialized equipment, such as firewalls and intrusion prevention systems (ISC2 Study Guide, Chapter 4, Module 1).

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#LAN#Networking Fundamentals#Network Types

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