100-150 Question 29
Single answerA university campus uses a network to connect its various departments, libraries, and student housing within the campus area. Which type of network is most appropriate for this scenario?
- A
LAN (Local Area Network)
- B
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
- C
CAN (Campus Area Network)
- D
WAN (Wide Area Network)
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
A Campus Area Network (CAN) is the most suitable choice for connecting multiple buildings within a university campus. It is specifically designed to provide connectivity in a localized area such as a campus, whereas LAN is too small in scale, MAN is city-wide, and WAN is for geographically distant networks.
- A. Incorrect.
LAN is typically used for small, localized networks such as a single building or a small office. It is not suitable for a large campus spanning multiple buildings.
- B. Incorrect.
MAN is used to connect networks across a metropolitan or city-wide area, which is larger than a campus but smaller than a wide area network. This does not apply to a campus-specific scenario.
- C. Correct.
CAN is specifically designed to connect multiple buildings within a campus, making it the most appropriate choice for the university campus scenario.
- D. Incorrect.
WAN is designed to connect networks over large geographic areas, such as between cities or countries. It is not the appropriate choice for a single campus.