Q1
What is a LAN limited to?
AA small area
BThe whole world
COnly one computer
DNothing specific
ICSEClass 6 (ICSE)Computer ApplicationsCh 1 · Topic 2
Topic 2: LAN and the Internet (Basic)
A LAN connects computers within a small area, while the internet connects networks worldwide, letting us access information and communicate
Core concept
A LAN (Local Area Network) is limited to a small area, like a building, connecting a limited number of computers.
How it works
The internet is a huge network of networks, connecting millions of computers and devices across the entire world.
Why it matters
While a LAN might let students share files within a school, the internet lets us communicate with people anywhere in the world.
Key detail
Both LANs and the internet use similar principles of connecting devices, but differ greatly in scale and reach.
Exam highlight
Key diagram
- Two pictures side by side - a small school building network (LAN) and a globe representing the worldwide Internet.
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• A LAN is limited to a small area.
• It connects a limited number of computers.
• The internet is a network of networks.
• It connects millions of computers worldwide.
• A LAN shares files within a building.
• The internet connects us globally.
• Both use similar connection principles.
• They differ in scale and reach.