MCQ On Types of networks
Q1. PAN stands for:.
- Personal Access Node
- Personal Area Network
- Public Area Network
- Private Access Network
Answer: b, Personal Area Network
Q2. The typical range of a PAN is:.
- 100 km
- 10–100 meters
- 1–10 meters
- 500 meters
Answer: c, 1–10 meters
Q3. Which of the following technology is commonly used in PAN?.
- Satellite
- Bluetooth
- Optical fiber
- Microwave link
Answer: b, Bluetooth
Q4. PAN is mainly designed for:.
- A whole city
- Multiple offices
- An individual person
- Large organizations
Answer: c, An individual person
Q5. Which of the following is an example of PAN?.
- Internet
- Mobile to Bluetooth speaker connection
- Office LAN
- University campus network
Answer: b, Mobile to Bluetooth speaker connection
Q6. LAN stands for:.
- Local Area Network
- Large Access Network
- Logical Area Network
- Local Access Node
Answer: a, Local Area Network
Q7. LAN covers which area?.
- World
- City
- Building/Office
- Country
Answer: c, Building/Office
Q8. Which device is commonly used in LAN?.
- Router
- Switch
- Satellite
- Modem
Answer: b, Switch
Q9. LAN usually provides:.
- Low-speed communication
- Very high-speed communication
- Random communication
- No communication
Answer: b, Very high-speed communication
Q10. Which of the following is an example of LAN?.
- Internet
- Office network
- Mobile network
- City cable network
Answer: b, Office network
Q11. MAN stands for:.
- Main Area Network
- Metropolitan Area Network
- Metro Access Node
- Multiple Area Network
Answer: b, Metropolitan Area Network
Q12. MAN covers which area?.
- A building
- A city
- A country
- A room
Answer: b, A city
Q13. MAN is bigger than ___ but smaller than ___.
- WAN, LAN
- LAN, WAN
- PAN, LAN
- PAN, WAN
Answer: b, LAN, WAN
Q14. Which of the following is an example of MAN?.
- Home Wi-Fi
- City cable network
- Internet
- Bluetooth
Answer: b, City cable network
Q15. Maximum range of MAN is approximately:.
- 10 meters
- 10 km
- 50 km
- 1000 km
Answer: c, 50 km
Q16. WAN stands for:.
- World Area Network
- Wide Area Network
- Wired Access Network
- Wireless Area Node
Answer: b, Wide Area Network
Q17. WAN covers: (CBSE 2017 / B.Tech 2019).
- A building
- A city
- A country / world
- A classroom
Answer: c, A country / world
Q18. The largest WAN in the world is:.
- LAN
- MAN
- Internet
- Wi-Fi network
Answer: c, Internet
Q19. WAN is generally managed by:.
- Individuals
- Schools
- ISPs and telecom companies
- Local shops
Answer: c, ISPs and telecom companies
Q20. Which technology is commonly used in WAN?.
- Bluetooth
- Ethernet cable
- Satellite link
- Infrared
Answer: c, Satellite link
Q21. Which network covers the smallest area? CBSE 2018 / UP Board 2020.
- WAN
- LAN
- PAN
- MAN
Answer: c, PAN
Q22. A network within a building or small office is called: CBSE 2015 / 2017 / 2021.
- LAN
- PAN
- WAN
- MAN
Answer: a, LAN
Q23. A city-wide network is: (Delhi Polytechnic 2019 / CBSE 2016).
- WAN
- MAN
- PAN
- CAN
Answer: b, MAN
Q24. The largest network in the world is: (CBSE 2013 / 2018).
- LAN
- Internet
- MAN
- PAN
Answer: b, Internet
Q25. Which network is used for personal devices? (CBSE 2022 / ICSE 2020).
- MAN
- PAN
- LAN
- WAN
Answer: b, PAN
Q26. Which network provides the highest speed? (CBSE 2019 / B.Tech 2021).
- LAN
- MAN
- WAN
- PAN
Answer: a, LAN
Q27. A university campus network is: (CBSE 2016 / BCA 2019).
- CAN
- LAN
- MAN
- WAN
Answer: a, CAN
Q28. A bank connecting branches across the country uses: (UP Board 2021 / B.Tech 2018).
- PAN
- LAN
- WAN
- MAN
Answer: c, WAN
Q29. City-wide networks using fiber cables are: (GATE Pattern 2017 / B.Tech 2020).
- LAN
- CAN
- MAN
- PAN
Answer: c, MAN
Q30. Internet is a: (CBSE 2020 / NTPC 2018).
- PAN
- LAN
- MAN
- WAN
Answer: d, WAN
Q31. Which is NOT a type of network? (CBSE 2014 / UP Board 2019).
- LAN
- WAN
- MAN
- FAN
Answer: d, FAN
Q32. Wireless LAN is also called: (CBSE 2015 / ITI 2020).
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth
- Wireless PAN
- Radio Link
Answer: a, Wi-Fi