Diagnostic Misconceptions - LAN vs WAN

Computer Science: OCR GCSE, topic 1.3.29

Different types of network

You need to know the difference between these two types of network:

Local area network (LAN)

  • A LAN covers network connection across a small geographical area.

Wide area network (WAN)

  • A WAN covers a wide geographical area.

Test yourself on Diagnostic Misconceptions - LAN vs WAN

  • What does LAN stand for?

  • A home network is an example of which type of network?

  • A network connecting bank branches in different cities is an example of which type of network?

  • A single network can be comprised of both LAN and WAN connections.

    True or false?

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