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Computer Networks (CN) — Computer Science STD 12 Science — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceComputer ScienceComputer Networks (CN)2 Marks
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Distinguish between LAN and WAN.
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Answer

LAN - Small computers networks that are confined to localised area are known as Local Area Networs (LAN).
For example office, building , school.

WAN - On the other hand, network spread across countries are known as Wide Area Network. It is a group
of servers that are separated by large distances and tied together. For example Internet.

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