Question

1. match the following terms with their definition

a. lan
b. wan
c. can
d. pan
e. san
— close proximity network that is usually specific to a certain room
— networks that allow their users to move around while still being connected to the network
— network usually on a corporations campus or a school/universitys campus
— designed to be used with large storage centers for data
— covers a small area, all computers connected via cables, wireless signals, or a combination of the two

Explanation:

LAN (Local - Area Network) typically covers a small area like a certain room or building and computers are connected via cables, wireless signals or both. WAN (Wide - Area Network) allows users to move around while still connected. CAN (Campus - Area Network) is usually on a corporation's or school/university's campus. PAN (Personal - Area Network) is for personal use in close proximity. SAN (Storage - Area Network) is designed for large data storage centers.

Answer:

A. Close proximity network that is usually specific to a certain room -- PAN
B. Networks that allow their users to move around while still being connected to the network -- WAN
C. Network usually on a corporation's campus or a school/university's campus -- CAN
D. Designed to be used with large storage centers for data -- SAN
E. Covers a small area, all computers connected via cables, wireless signals, or a combination of the two -- LAN