Question

Which network type tends to exhibit higher data transfer rates?

• A. MAN
• B. LAN
• C. WAN
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

B. LAN

Local Area Networks (LANs) typically have higher data transfer rates than other network types, such as Wide Area Networks (WANs) and Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs): 

• LANs: LANs have a higher data transfer rate because devices are close together and connected using ethernet cables or radio waves. LANs also have low propagation delay, which is the time it takes for a signal to travel between points in the network. 

• WANs: WANs have lower data transfer rates than LANs, typically around 10-20 Mbps. However, WANs do allow for more widespread connectivity. 

• MANs: MANs have data transfer speeds of up to 100 Mbps. 

Network latency, or the time it takes for data to travel between points, can also affect transfer rates. High latency connections can result in slower transfer rates.