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PCCET · Question #199

What type of area network connects end-user devices?

The correct answer is C. Local Area Network (LAN). A local area network (LAN) is a network that connects end-user devices such as personal computers, printers, scanners, and phones within a small geographic area, such as an office, school, or home. LANs allow users to share resources, such as files, applications, and internet…

Submitted by valeria.br· Apr 18, 2026Cybersecurity Foundations

Question

What type of area network connects end-user devices?

Options

  • AWide Area Network (WAN)
  • BCampus Area Network (CAN)
  • CLocal Area Network (LAN)
  • DPersonal Area Network (PAN)

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    4% (2)
  • B
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  • C
    89% (50)
  • D
    5% (3)

Explanation

A local area network (LAN) is a network that connects end-user devices such as personal computers, printers, scanners, and phones within a small geographic area, such as an office, school, or home. LANs allow users to share resources, such as files, applications, and internet access, among the connected devices. LANs typically use Ethernet or Wi-Fi as the communication medium and operate at high speeds with low error rates. LANs are usually owned and managed by a single person or organization.

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#Networking Fundamentals#Network Types#LAN

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