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What does LAN stand for?
LAN stands for Local Area Network. It connects computers in a small area like a home, office, or school.
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What is a WAN?
WAN stands for Wide Area Network. It connects computers over large distances, like cities or countries.
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Which network is usually faster: LAN or WAN?
LAN is usually faster because it covers a smaller area and uses direct connections like cables or Wi-Fi.
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Give a real-life example of a LAN.
A home Wi-Fi network connecting your laptop, phone, and printer is a LAN.
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Give a real-life example of a WAN.
The internet is the biggest WAN, connecting millions of computers worldwide.
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What does LAN stand for?
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LAN means Local Area Network, which connects devices in a small area.
Which network covers a larger area?
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WAN covers large areas like cities or countries, while LAN covers small areas.
Which network is usually faster?
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LAN is usually faster because it connects devices nearby with direct links.
Which of these is an example of a WAN?
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The internet is a WAN connecting many networks worldwide.
Which network would you use to connect computers in a single building?
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LAN is used to connect computers in a small area like a building.
Explain the main differences between LAN and WAN using a real-life analogy.
Think about how your home Wi-Fi differs from the internet.
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Describe a situation where you would use a LAN instead of a WAN.
Think about your home or school network.
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