logistic_guy
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Describe the disadvantages of using a wireless LAN instead of a wired LAN. For what applications will these disadvantages be outweighed by the benefits of wireless mobility? For what applications will the disadvantages override the advantages?
1. What is a major disadvantage of wireless LANs compared to wired LANs?
A) Faster internet speeds
B) Greater data security
C) Limited range and coverage
D) Easier to maintain
2. One disadvantage of wireless LANs is interference. Which of the following is most likely to cause this interference?
A) High-speed cables
B) Other wireless devices operating on the same frequency
C) The number of connected devices
D) The number of servers in the network
3. Which of the following is a common security concern for wireless LANs?
A) Easier encryption protocols
B) Exposure to unauthorized access due to weak security
C) Lack of firewalls
D) Limited scalability
4. In terms of reliability, how do wireless LANs compare to wired LANs?
A) Wireless LANs are more reliable in most environments
B) Wired LANs are generally more reliable
C) Both are equally unreliable
D) Wireless LANs are only reliable for video streaming
5. What is one benefit of wireless LANs in terms of mobility?
A) Ability to connect only to fixed devices
B) Users can access the network from anywhere within range
C) Increased power consumption
D) Increased connection speed
6. Which application would benefit most from the mobility of a wireless LAN?
A) File servers
B) Remote work and mobile device access
C) Video editing in high-definition
D) Large database management systems
7. For which application would the disadvantages of a wireless LAN most likely outweigh its benefits?
A) Streaming HD movies on mobile devices
B) Large-scale enterprise networks with high data security requirements
C) Wireless device communication for offices
D) Personal home networks
8. Why might a wireless LAN be less suitable for high-security applications?
A) It requires fewer access points
B) Wireless signals are easier to intercept, leading to potential security risks
C) It offers faster data encryption
D) It has more control over data flow
9. Which of the following is a drawback of using wireless LAN in terms of data transfer speeds?
A) Wireless LANs can offer faster speeds than wired LANs
B) Wireless LANs typically have slower data transfer speeds
C) Wireless LANs do not support large data files
D) Wireless LANs are only good for short-distance communication
10. Which of the following is true about the coverage area of wireless LANs?
A) Wireless LANs provide a coverage area equal to that of wired LANs
B) Wireless LANs have limited range and signal strength
C) Wireless LANs have an unlimited range
D) Wireless LANs always have stronger coverage than wired LANs
1. What is a major disadvantage of wireless LANs compared to wired LANs?
A) Faster internet speeds
B) Greater data security
C) Limited range and coverage
D) Easier to maintain
2. One disadvantage of wireless LANs is interference. Which of the following is most likely to cause this interference?
A) High-speed cables
B) Other wireless devices operating on the same frequency
C) The number of connected devices
D) The number of servers in the network
3. Which of the following is a common security concern for wireless LANs?
A) Easier encryption protocols
B) Exposure to unauthorized access due to weak security
C) Lack of firewalls
D) Limited scalability
4. In terms of reliability, how do wireless LANs compare to wired LANs?
A) Wireless LANs are more reliable in most environments
B) Wired LANs are generally more reliable
C) Both are equally unreliable
D) Wireless LANs are only reliable for video streaming
5. What is one benefit of wireless LANs in terms of mobility?
A) Ability to connect only to fixed devices
B) Users can access the network from anywhere within range
C) Increased power consumption
D) Increased connection speed
6. Which application would benefit most from the mobility of a wireless LAN?
A) File servers
B) Remote work and mobile device access
C) Video editing in high-definition
D) Large database management systems
7. For which application would the disadvantages of a wireless LAN most likely outweigh its benefits?
A) Streaming HD movies on mobile devices
B) Large-scale enterprise networks with high data security requirements
C) Wireless device communication for offices
D) Personal home networks
8. Why might a wireless LAN be less suitable for high-security applications?
A) It requires fewer access points
B) Wireless signals are easier to intercept, leading to potential security risks
C) It offers faster data encryption
D) It has more control over data flow
9. Which of the following is a drawback of using wireless LAN in terms of data transfer speeds?
A) Wireless LANs can offer faster speeds than wired LANs
B) Wireless LANs typically have slower data transfer speeds
C) Wireless LANs do not support large data files
D) Wireless LANs are only good for short-distance communication
10. Which of the following is true about the coverage area of wireless LANs?
A) Wireless LANs provide a coverage area equal to that of wired LANs
B) Wireless LANs have limited range and signal strength
C) Wireless LANs have an unlimited range
D) Wireless LANs always have stronger coverage than wired LANs