COMPUTER PERIPHERALS
MOBILE DEVICES AND SMARTPHONES
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Question
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Which of these best describes a local area network (LAN)?
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A network that covers a small geographical area.
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A network that covers a large geographical area.
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A network connected to another network.
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Metropolitan Area Network A MAN is larger than a LAN, which is typically limited to a single building or site. Depending on the configuration, this type of network can cover an area from several miles to tens of miles.
Detailed explanation-2: -A network which covers a smaller geographical area, like a school or a library, is known as a Local Area Network (LAN). A network which covers a larger geographical area, like a city or a university campus that has several sites, is known as a Wide Area Network (WAN).
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