100-150 Question 26
Single answerYou are a network technician troubleshooting a connectivity issue at a university campus. The network spans across several buildings within the same geographic area. Which type of network is MOST likely being used to interconnect these buildings?
- A
Local Area Network (LAN)
- B
Wide Area Network (WAN)
- C
Campus Area Network (CAN)
- D
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
A Campus Area Network (CAN) is ideal for connecting multiple buildings within a confined geographic area, such as a university campus. It differs from a LAN, which is limited to a single building, and from a MAN or WAN, which cover larger geographic areas.
- A. Incorrect.
LAN (Local Area Network) is typically limited to a single building or a small location, such as an office or home, and is not suitable for connecting multiple buildings across a campus.
- B. Incorrect.
WAN (Wide Area Network) spans across large geographic areas, such as cities or even countries, and is not specific to a single campus environment.
- C. Correct.
CAN (Campus Area Network) is designed for interconnecting multiple buildings within a limited geographic area, such as a university or corporate campus, making it the correct choice in this scenario.
- D. Incorrect.
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) is used to connect networks across a city or metropolitan area, which is a larger scale than a campus and does not fit the scope of this scenario.