2.1.3 - WAN (Wide Area Network)
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Practice Questions
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What is a WAN?
💡 Hint: Think of networks that cover cities or even countries.
Name one technology used in WANs.
💡 Hint: This technology uses light to transmit data.
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What does WAN stand for?
💡 Hint: The first word is 'Wide'.
True or False: WANs only connect computers within a small area.
💡 Hint: Think about the scope of WANs.
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If a company has LANs in three different countries, what WAN technologies could they implement to connect them effectively?
💡 Hint: Consider both speed and geographical coverage.
Analyze the impact of latency in satellite communication on business operations in contrast to using fiber optics.
💡 Hint: Think about the importance of immediate communication in business.
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