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LAN vs WAN Comparison

Part of LAN and WAN · GCSE GCSE Computer Science revision

This diagram covers LAN vs WAN Comparison within LAN and WAN for GCSE Computer Science. Revise LAN and WAN in 3.5 Fundamentals of Computer Networks for GCSE Computer Science with 18 exam-style questions and 16 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 2 of 11 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.

Topic position

Section 2 of 11

Practice

18 questions

Recall

16 flashcards

LAN vs WAN Comparison

LAN vs WAN diagram showing a Local Area Network on the left (school building with computers, switch, and WiFi access points all within one site) connected via a router to a Wide Area Network on the right (Internet cloud connecting multiple remote sites across the country via telecoms infrastructure)

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Practice Questions for LAN and WAN

What does LAN stand for?

A. Large Area Network
B. Local Area Network
C. Linked Access Network
D. Low Bandwidth Network

1 markfoundation

State three differences between a LAN and a WAN. [3 marks]

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