Question

What is the term for the data communication system within a building and campus ?

• A. MAN
• B. LAN
• C. PAN
• D. WAN

Hint:

Think of the scale: Personal (PAN)& Lt;Local (LAN)& Lt;Metropolitan (MAN)& Lt;Wide (WAN).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Define the different network types by geographical scope.

PAN (Personal Area Network): A few meters (e.g., Bluetooth).
LAN (Local Area Network): A room, building, or campus.
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network): A city.
WAN (Wide Area Network): A large geographical area (country, continent, globe).

Step 2: Match the description to the definition. A network within a building or campus fits the description of a Local Area Network (LAN).