220-801 · Question #756
A network consisting of numerous geographically dispersed networks that cover a large physical distance is referred to as a:
The correct answer is C. WAN. A WAN (Wide Area Network) is defined as a network that spans large geographic areas - cities, countries, or even continents - by interconnecting multiple smaller networks. The internet itself is the largest WAN. A LAN (Local Area Network) covers a small area like a single…
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A network consisting of numerous geographically dispersed networks that cover a large physical distance is referred to as a:
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- AWLAN.
- BLAN.
- CWAN.
- DMAN.
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(58 responses)- A2% (1)
- B2% (1)
- C91% (53)
- D5% (3)
Explanation
A WAN (Wide Area Network) is defined as a network that spans large geographic areas - cities, countries, or even continents - by interconnecting multiple smaller networks. The internet itself is the largest WAN. A LAN (Local Area Network) covers a small area like a single building or office. A WLAN (Wireless LAN) is a wireless version of a LAN. A MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) covers a city-sized area, which is larger than a LAN but smaller than a WAN. The key phrase 'numerous geographically dispersed networks' covering a 'large physical distance' points definitively to WAN.
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