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What is the primary function of a Campus Area Network (CAN) in an organizational setting?
a. Connecting devices within a single building
b. Interconnecting multiple LANs across a campus
c. Providing internet access to the public
d. Managing cloud-based services
Answer: b. Interconnecting multiple LANs across a campusgeeksforgeeks+1
A CAN typically covers which geographical range?
a. Less than 100 meters
b. 1 to 5 kilometers
c. 10 to 50 kilometers
d. Over 100 kilometers
Answer: b. 1 to 5 kilometersgeeksforgeeks
Which device is commonly used to interconnect various LANs in a CAN architecture?
a. Modem
b. Router
c. Switch
d. Hub
Answer: b. Routerlancom-systems+1
CAN networks are most commonly deployed in which type of environment?
a. Shopping malls
b. Organizational campuses and universities
c. Private homes
d. Metropolitan city-wide areas
Answer: b. Organizational campuses and universitiespurple+1
Which media is often used for backbone connectivity in a CAN for high data rates?
a. Copper coaxial cables
b. Fiber optic cables
c. Satellite links
d. Infrared connections
Answer: b. Fiber optic cableslancom-systems+1
How does a CAN differ from a Local Area Network (LAN)?
a. It covers a smaller area than LAN
b. It connects multiple LANs over larger areas
c. It requires internet access
d. It is used for personal device networking
Answer: b. It connects multiple LANs over larger areaspurple+1
Which is NOT a core element of a Campus Area Network?
a. Wireless access points
b. Fiber backhaul
c. Public cellular networks
d. Ethernet switches
Answer: c. Public cellular networkspurple+1
One key benefit of CAN design is:
a. Decentralized security management
b. Centralized control and simplified management
c. Complex troubleshooting per device
d. Wireless-only traffic
Answer: b. Centralized control and simplified managementcelona+1
A CAN is generally __________ than a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN).
a. Larger
b. Slower
c. Smaller
d. More expensive
Answer: c. Smallergeeksforgeeks+1
What type of organizations benefit from deploying CANs?
a. Small home offices
b. Large enterprises and universities
c. Standalone retail stores
d. Mobile users
Answer: b. Large enterprises and universitieslancom-systems+1
Why is security easier to manage in a CAN?
a. Individual policy enforcement in each building
b. Centralized security controls and monitoring
c. Outsourced security to multiple providers
d. No internal network segregation
Answer: b. Centralized security controls and monitoringthreeic+1
Which topology is recommended for CAN backbones to enhance reliability?
a. Linear topology
b. Three-tier hierarchical topology
c. Mesh topology
d. Ring topology
Answer: b. Three-tier hierarchical topologystudocu+1
What is a key advantage of CAN for resource sharing?
a. Limited to personal printer sharing
b. Enables sharing printers, servers, and applications campus-wide
c. All resources are cloud-based only
d. No resource sharing possible
Answer: b. Enables sharing printers, servers, and applications campus-widenilesecure+1
Which factor is crucial for scalability in CANs?
a. Static device assignments
b. Flexible addition of new devices or buildings
c. Only wireless expansion allowed
d. Infrequent upgrades
Answer: b. Flexible addition of new devices or buildingsnilesecure+1
In CAN, redundancy helps to:
a. Increase cost
b. Prevent network outages
c. Slow data transfer rates
d. Restrict sharing resources
Answer: b. Prevent network outagesnilesecure+1
A typical use case for CAN is:
a. Smart home automation
b. Connecting university buildings, labs, and libraries
c. Linking remote offices in different cities
d. Only public guest access
Answer: b. Connecting university buildings, labs, and librariespurple+1
What is a backbone network in the context of CAN?
a. The internet connection for the entire campus
b. The main high-speed link interconnecting subnetworks
c. The Wi-Fi zone for guests
d. The isolated segment for servers only
Answer: b. The main high-speed link interconnecting subnetworksernet+1
CANs often utilize which standard for fast internal communications?
a. Gigabit Ethernet
b. Bluetooth
c. USB connections
d. DSL lines
Answer: a. Gigabit Etherneternet+1
Which service is typically centralized in CAN deployment?
a. Remote cloud storage
b. DHCP and DNS servers
c. Personal computers
d. Email only
Answer: b. DHCP and DNS serversernet+1
The reliability of a CAN increases with:
a. Redundant switch connections and failover paths
b. Single access point design
c. Public-only networking
d. Wireless mesh only
Answer: a. Redundant switch connections and failover pathsernet+1
Which statement about CANs is true?
a. They always rely on public internet
b. They combine different LANs into a unified network in a defined area
c. They cannot support video conferencing
d. They do not need onsite management
Answer: b. They combine different LANs into a unified network in a defined areageeksforgeeks+1
What does ‘modular network design’ in CAN refer to?
a. The ability to combine various network segments and technologies
b. Fixed infrastructure only
c. Unchangeable network topology
d. Excluding wireless media
Answer: a. The ability to combine various network segments and technologiesstudocu+1
Which protocol is commonly used for dynamic IP address allocation in a CAN?
a. HTTP
b. DHCP
c. FTP
d. ARP
Answer: b. DHCPpurple
Centralized management in CAN leads to:
a. Easier troubleshooting and policy enforcement
b. Fragmented controls
c. No change in management complexity
d. Increased overhead for each department
Answer: a. Easier troubleshooting and policy enforcementcelona+1
CANs are sometimes referred to as:
a. Residential Network or ResNet
b. Metropolitan Network
c. Public Internet Service
d. Personal Area Network
Answer: a. Residential Network or ResNetgeeksforgeeks
In educational settings, CANs facilitate:
a. Fast sharing of research data and resources
b. Limited communication between staff
c. Restrictive access for students
d. Only internet browsing
Answer: a. Fast sharing of research data and resourcesnilesecure+1
Which is NOT a benefit of CAN?
a. High-speed data transfer
b. Enhanced collaboration
c. Increased latency
d. Cost savings on resource sharing
Answer: c. Increased latencyshiksha+1
The heart of a CAN’s infrastructure includes:
a. Routers, switches, firewalls, and access points
b. Mobile devices only
c. USB hubs
d. WAN links only
Answer: a. Routers, switches, firewalls, and access pointslancom-systems+1
Which media type offers faster and more reliable backbone for CAN?
a. Wireless hotspots only
b. Fiber optics
c. Coaxial cables only
d. Bluetooth links
Answer: b. Fiber opticslancom-systems+1
Which layer in hierarchical enterprise CAN design focuses on fast packet switching and minimal latency?
a. Core layer
b. Distribution layer
c. Access layer
d. Data link layer
Answer: a. Core layerstudocu+1
Distribution layer in CAN is responsible for:
a. Interconnecting core and access layers
b. Providing direct user access
c. Isolating subnets without routing
d. Acting as a firewall only
Answer: a. Interconnecting core and access layersstudocu+1
What is a “hot zone” in modern CAN setup?
a. A public internet café
b. Wi-Fi region providing robust network coverage
c. Wired-only segment
d. Network exclusion area
Answer: b. Wi-Fi region providing robust network coveragecelona+1
Which network challenge is minimized by CANs’ centralized control?
a. Distributed denial of service attacks
b. Policy enforcement failures
c. Fragmented device management
d. Application incompatibility
Answer: b. Policy enforcement failuresthreeic+1
What is often used for network segmentation within CANs?
a. VLANs
b. USB ports
c. Physical walls only
d. Satellite networks
Answer: a. VLANspurple+1
A CAN backbone typically supports which traffic requirements?
a. High-throughput and low-latency
b. Long-distance and satellite
c. Public-only web browsing
d. Unmanaged traffic flows
Answer: a. High-throughput and low-latencylancom-systems+1
Which of these is a direct result of campus network consolidation?
a. Simplified resource administration
b. Complex user experience
c. High operational costs
d. Scattered troubleshooting tasks
Answer: a. Simplified resource administrationnilesecure+1
CANs commonly integrate which technology for connectivity?
a. Fiber optics and Ethernet
b. Dial-up modem lines
c. Serial cables
d. IrDA ports
Answer: a. Fiber optics and Etherneternet+1
Why are CANs popular in enterprise and educational scenarios?
a. They offer high-speed, secure, and scalable connections within a campus
b. They only support physical connectivity
c. They are mandatory by regulation
d. They operate exclusively at layer 4
Answer: a. They offer high-speed, secure, and scalable connections within a campusglobal+1
Which resource is more accessible in CANs?
a. Local intranet sites and shared servers
b. Public internet exclusively
c. Personal USB drives only
d. Offsite backup media
Answer: a. Local intranet sites and shared serversnilesecure+1
CAN infrastructure is typically owned and operated by:
a. The organization deploying the network
b. Local government
c. Distributed service providers
d. Private individuals
Answer: a. The organization deploying the networkcelona+1
CANs enable seamless integration of which services across campus?
a. VoIP, video conferencing, and secure data transfer
b. SMS messaging
c. File transfer over email only
d. TV broadcasting
Answer: a. VoIP, video conferencing, and secure data transferpurple
What ensures CANs’ resilience against localized failures?
a. Network segmentation and redundancy
b. Simple router configurations only
c. ISP-managed backbone only
d. No redundancy implemented
Answer: a. Network segmentation and redundancynilesecure+1
A CAN is ideal for high-density environments due to:
a. Robust traffic handling and centralized policies
b. Extreme isolation of users
c. No bandwidth variability
d. Only wired connections supported
Answer: a. Robust traffic handling and centralized policiesglobal+1
In a CAN, adding a new site or building can be:
a. Easily handled by replicating existing configurations
b. Impossible without hardware overhaul
c. Always requiring ISP intervention
d. Dependent on third-party vendors only
Answer: a. Easily handled by replicating existing configurationsthreeic+1
Which of the following is NOT a typical design consideration for CANs?
a. Scalability for future expansion
b. Redundancy for reliability
c. Fragmented administration
d. Centralized control
Answer: c. Fragmented administrationlancom-systems+1
CANs facilitate ________ collaboration for academic and enterprise purposes.
a. Enhanced
b. Limited
c. None
d. Remote only
Answer: a. Enhancednilesecure+1
The centralized architecture of a CAN helps in:
a. Scaling policies uniformly across multiple locations
b. Isolating each department from central policy
c. Disabling network access
d. Only supporting legacy hardware
Answer: a. Scaling policies uniformly across multiple locationsthreeic+1
Which of the following problems is reduced due to the use of CAN?
a. Distributed troubleshooting complexity
b. Low bandwidth availability
c. Unmanageable policy distribution
d. Slow communication within campus
Answer: a. Distributed troubleshooting complexitythreeic+1
A CAN is best defined as:
a. A network interconnecting multiple LANs within a limited geographic area for unified resource sharing and control
b. A network for citywide public internet
c. A wireless ad-hoc network only
d. A metropolitan area link for ISPs
Answer: a. A network interconnecting multiple LANs within a limited geographic area for unified resource sharing and controlgeeksforgeeks+1
Which is a core physical infrastructure for most CANs?
a. Ethernet switches and fiber-optic cabling
b. TV cable network
c. Power line adapters
d. Mobile SIM cards
Answer: a. Ethernet switches and fiber-optic cablingernet+1

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