LAN vs WAN in Intro to Computing - Practice Questions

Challenge - 5 Problems

🧠 Conceptual

intermediate

Understanding LAN and WAN Coverage

Which of the following best describes the main difference between a LAN and a WAN?

A LAN uses wireless connections only; WAN uses wired connections only.

B LAN is slower than WAN because it uses older technology.

C LAN connects devices globally; WAN connects devices within a single building.

D LAN covers a small local area like a home or office; WAN covers large areas like cities or countries.

💡 Hint

Think about the size of the area each network type covers.

A LAN (Local Area Network) connects devices in a small area such as a home or office. A WAN (Wide Area Network) connects devices over large distances, like cities or countries.

❓ Comparison

intermediate

Comparing LAN and WAN Speed and Control

Which statement correctly compares LAN and WAN in terms of speed and control?

A LANs and WANs have the same speed but WANs have less control.

B WANs are always faster than LANs and are controlled by the user.

C LANs generally have higher speeds and more control by the owner than WANs.

D WANs have higher speeds and more control than LANs.

💡 Hint

Consider who manages the network and typical speed differences.

LANs are usually faster because they cover smaller areas and are controlled by the owner. WANs cover large areas and often rely on external providers, so control is less direct.

❓ trace

advanced

Tracing Data Flow in LAN and WAN

Imagine you send a file from your computer to a printer in the same office and then to a colleague in another country. Which network types does the data travel through in order?

A First LAN, then WAN

B First WAN, then LAN

C Only LAN both times

D Only WAN both times

💡 Hint

Think about local vs long-distance connections.

Sending to a printer in the same office uses the LAN. Sending to a colleague far away uses the WAN after the LAN.

❓ identification

advanced

Identifying Network Types from Descriptions

Which description matches a WAN rather than a LAN?

A A network limited to devices within a home.

B A network connecting multiple offices across different countries.

C A network connecting all computers in a single building.

D A network using a single router to connect devices.

💡 Hint

WANs connect over large distances.

WANs connect devices over large geographic areas, such as offices in different countries.

🚀 Application

expert

Choosing Network Type for a Scenario

A company has offices in three cities across the country. They want to share files quickly and securely between these offices. Which network setup should they use?

A Set up a LAN in each office and connect them using a WAN.

B Use only LANs in each office without connecting them.

C Use a WAN only inside each office.

D Use a single LAN to cover all offices across cities.

💡 Hint

Think about local and wide area connections working together.

Each office uses a LAN for local devices. The offices connect through a WAN to share files across cities.