220-1201 Network Types Practice Test 2 — 15 Questions

Question 1

A technician is troubleshooting a customer's home network where the desktop PC is wired to the router, but the wireless printer intermittently disappears from the network. The printer is connected via Wi-Fi to the same router. After checking, the technician finds that the printer's IP address is in the 169.254.x.x range. Which network type is the printer attempting to use, and what does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

WLAN with DHCP failure; the printer has self-assigned an APIPA address.. An IP address in the 169.254.x.x range indicates that the device has failed to obtain an IP from a DHCP server and has assigned itself an Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) address. This is not a separate network type but a fallback mechanism within a LAN/WLAN. The printer is on a WLAN but cannot get a valid IP, causing connectivity loss.

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Peer-to-peer network; the printer is sharing directly with the PC.

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PAN network; the printer is using Bluetooth.

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Ad hoc network; the printer is connecting directly to the PC.

Question 2

A technician is configuring a network for a university campus that has multiple buildings spread across a 5-kilometer area. Each building has its own LAN, and they all need to be interconnected to share resources. Which network type best describes the overall campus network?

Accepted Answer

Campus area network (CAN). A campus area network (CAN) is specifically designed to interconnect multiple LANs within a limited geographic area, such as a university campus or business park. It is larger than a LAN but smaller than a MAN. The scenario's 5 km range fits a CAN, not a MAN or WAN.

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Local area network (LAN)

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Metropolitan area network (MAN)

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Wide area network (WAN)

Question 3

A company wants to connect two office buildings that are 2 miles apart in the same city to share a high-speed internet connection and internal resources. Fiber optic cable is not an option due to cost. Which network type and technology would be most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

MAN using a point-to-point wireless bridge. This scenario requires a MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) because it connects two locations within a city. A point-to-point wireless bridge is a common, cost-effective solution for distances up to several miles when cabling is impractical. MANs are designed for such metropolitan-scale connections.

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LAN using CAT6 Ethernet cable

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WAN using a satellite link

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PAN using Bluetooth

Question 4

A client reports that their new IoT smart bulb can be controlled from a smartphone app only when the phone is within 10 meters of the bulb. The bulb does not connect to the home Wi-Fi. Which network type is the smart bulb using?

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Personal area network (PAN). This describes a PAN (Personal Area Network), typically using Bluetooth or Zigbee, which has a short range (around 10 meters). PANs are designed for personal device connectivity without a central network infrastructure. The lack of Wi-Fi connectivity confirms it is not a WLAN.

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Wireless local area network (WLAN)

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Metropolitan area network (MAN)

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Wide area network (WAN)

Question 5

A technician is asked to set up a network for a new branch office that will connect back to the main headquarters using a leased line. The branch has 50 employees who need access to centralized databases and email. Which network type best describes the branch office's internal network?

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Local area network (LAN). The branch office's internal network is a LAN (Local Area Network) because it connects devices within a single geographic location. The leased line to headquarters creates a WAN link, but the question specifically asks about the internal network. LANs are designed for high-speed local connectivity.

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Wide area network (WAN)

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Metropolitan area network (MAN)

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Personal area network (PAN)

Question 6

A client wants to set up a network in a single large warehouse where employees use handheld scanners to track inventory. The scanners need to communicate with a central server located in the same building, but no internet access is required. Which network type should be configured?

Accepted Answer

Local Area Network (LAN). A Local Area Network (LAN) is the appropriate choice for connecting devices within a single building, such as a warehouse, allowing the handheld scanners to communicate with the central server. It can be wired or wireless and does not require internet. A WAN is for wider areas, a PAN is too short-range for a warehouse, and a MAN is for city-scale.

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Wide Area Network (WAN)

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Personal Area Network (PAN)

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Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

Question 7

A company has offices in two different cities and needs to connect their local networks so employees can access centralized resources. They require a secure, high-speed connection over a long distance. Which network type should be used?

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Wide Area Network (WAN). A Wide Area Network (WAN) is designed to connect multiple LANs over large geographic distances, such as between cities, using leased lines or VPNs for security. This matches the requirement for a long-distance, secure connection. A LAN is too local, a MAN covers a city but not multiple cities, and a PAN is too short-range.

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Local Area Network (LAN)

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Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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Personal Area Network (PAN)

Question 8

A large corporation needs to connect its headquarters in New York to a regional office in Los Angeles, as well as to a data center in Chicago, using dedicated leased lines. The network must support high bandwidth for video conferencing and data transfers. Which network topology best describes this setup?

Accepted Answer

Wide Area Network (WAN). A Wide Area Network (WAN) is the correct network type for connecting geographically dispersed locations, such as cities across the United States, using leased lines for dedicated, high-bandwidth connections. This scenario specifically requires a WAN to link multiple sites over long distances. A LAN is too local, a MAN covers a city, and a PAN is too short-range.

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Local Area Network (LAN)

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Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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Personal Area Network (PAN)

Question 9

A customer reports that their home office devices—a laptop, printer, and smartphone—can communicate with each other but cannot access the internet. They have a single router provided by their ISP. Which network type is most likely being used for local communication?

Accepted Answer

Local Area Network (LAN). A Local Area Network (LAN) connects devices within a limited area, such as a home or office, allowing them to share resources like files and printers. The router creates a LAN for local communication, but internet access requires a properly configured WAN connection. The scenario describes a LAN issue, not a PAN (which is too short-range for a whole home) or a WAN/MAN.

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Personal Area Network (PAN)

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Wide Area Network (WAN)

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Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

Question 10

A technician is configuring a network for a municipal government that needs to connect public Wi-Fi hotspots across a city, covering an area of about 50 square kilometers. The network must be secure and provide internet access to citizens. Which network type should be deployed?

Accepted Answer

Metropolitan Area Network (MAN). A Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) is designed to cover a city-sized area, making it suitable for connecting public Wi-Fi hotspots across 50 square kilometers. It can provide secure, high-speed internet access to citizens. A WAN would be too broad, a LAN is too small, and a PAN is for personal devices.

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Local Area Network (LAN)

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Wide Area Network (WAN)

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Personal Area Network (PAN)

Question 11

A small business owner wants to set up a network that covers three separate buildings within a 200-meter radius, with no internet access required between them. They need a simple, low-cost solution that can be installed quickly without running cables between buildings. Which network type should be recommended?

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Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN). A Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) is designed for short-range, ad-hoc connections between devices within a limited area, such as between buildings within 200 meters using technologies like Bluetooth or Zigbee. It meets the requirement of low cost and no cabling. A WLAN would require wireless access points and infrastructure, a MAN covers a larger area like a city, and a WAN is for wide-area connectivity typically requiring internet.

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Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)

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Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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Wide Area Network (WAN)

Question 12

A technician is setting up a network for a university campus that spans several buildings across a 2-kilometer area. The network must support both wired and wireless connections for thousands of users. Which network type best describes this setup?

Accepted Answer

Campus Area Network (CAN). A Campus Area Network (CAN) is specifically designed to connect multiple buildings within a limited geographic area, such as a university campus or business park, supporting both wired and wireless infrastructure. It is larger than a LAN but smaller than a MAN. A WAN is too broad, a PAN is too small, and a MAN typically covers a city.

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Wide Area Network (WAN)

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Personal Area Network (PAN)

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Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

Question 13

A company is expanding its office to a new building 5 kilometers away and needs to connect the two LANs so employees can share files and access the same servers as if they were in one location. They want a dedicated, high-speed connection without using the public internet. Which network type should be implemented?

Accepted Answer

Metropolitan Area Network (MAN). A Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) is designed to connect multiple LANs within a city-sized area, typically using fiber optic or leased lines, providing high-speed dedicated connectivity. This fits the requirement of connecting two buildings 5 km apart without relying on the public internet. A WAN would be too broad, a LAN is too small, and a PAN is too short-range.

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Local Area Network (LAN)

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Wide Area Network (WAN)

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Personal Area Network (PAN)

Question 14

A technician is troubleshooting a customer's smart home setup where the thermostat, lights, and door lock are controlled via a smartphone app. The devices communicate directly with each other without a central hub, but the range is limited to about 30 meters. Which network type is being used?

Accepted Answer

Personal Area Network (PAN). A Personal Area Network (PAN) is designed for short-range, device-to-device communication, typically within 10-30 meters, and can operate without a central hub using technologies like Bluetooth or Zigbee. This matches the smart home scenario. A LAN would require a router, a WAN is for long distance, and a MAN is for city-scale.

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Local Area Network (LAN)

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Wide Area Network (WAN)

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Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

Question 15

A small business is moving to a new office and wants to connect all their computers, printers, and a server. They have a limited budget and need a simple, wired network that does not require internet access initially. Which network type should they implement?

Accepted Answer

Local Area Network (LAN). A Local Area Network (LAN) is the standard choice for connecting devices within a single office, allowing file and printer sharing without internet. It is cost-effective and simple to set up. A WAN is for long-distance, a PAN is too limited, and a MAN is for larger areas.

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Wide Area Network (WAN)

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Personal Area Network (PAN)

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Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)