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220-801 · Question #584

Which of the following network types BEST represents a network centered around one individual?

The correct answer is B. PAN. A PAN (Personal Area Network) is a network centered on and surrounding a single individual, typically within a range of a few meters.

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Question

Which of the following network types BEST represents a network centered around one individual?

Options

  • ALAN
  • BPAN
  • CCloud
  • DMAN

How the community answered

(50 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    92% (46)
  • C
    4% (2)
  • D
    2% (1)

Why each option

A PAN (Personal Area Network) is a network centered on and surrounding a single individual, typically within a range of a few meters.

ALAN

A LAN (Local Area Network) connects multiple users across a building or campus and is not centered on a single individual.

BPANCorrect

A Personal Area Network is defined by its association with one person's devices, covering a very short range typically under 10 meters, and is commonly implemented via Bluetooth, USB, or infrared connections. Examples include connecting a smartphone, wireless headset, and laptop together. The 'personal' qualifier specifically distinguishes it from broader network types that serve groups, buildings, or geographic regions.

CCloud

Cloud refers to remote, internet-hosted computing and storage infrastructure shared across many users worldwide, not a personal network.

DMAN

A MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) spans a city or large geographic area and connects multiple LANs, which is far broader than a single person's network.

Concept tested: PAN Personal Area Network individual-centric definition

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/iot/iot-enterprise/networking/overview

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