FC0-U71 Infrastructure Practice Question
A company wants to implement a private network for devices within a single building. Which type of network should they use?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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LAN
A Local Area Network (LAN) connects devices within a limited area like a building or campus.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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WAN
Why it's wrong here
WAN covers a large geographical area.
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LAN
Why this is correct
LAN is ideal for a single building.
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MAN
Why it's wrong here
MAN covers a city or large campus.
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PAN
Why it's wrong here
PAN is for personal devices within a few meters.
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Variation 1. A small office has 15 computers that need to be connected to share files and a printer. Which type of network is most appropriate for this local setup?
easy- A.WAN
- ✓ B.LAN
- C.PAN
- D.MAN
Why B: A LAN connects devices within a limited area like an office.
Variation 2. A small office has five computers that need to share files and a printer. Which type of network should be set up?
easy- A.PAN
- ✓ B.LAN
- C.WAN
- D.MAN
Why B: A LAN connects computers within a limited area like an office.
Variation 3. A technician is setting up a small office network with 10 computers and one printer. The network should allow devices to communicate with each other and share the printer. Which TWO of the following components are essential?
medium- ✓ A.Router
- ✓ B.Switch
- C.Firewall
- D.Access point
- E.Modem
Why A: A switch connects devices within the LAN; a router connects the LAN to the internet (if needed) and provides DHCP.
Variation 4. A company is setting up a new office and needs to connect multiple computers within the same building to share files and printers. Which type of network should they implement?
medium- A.WAN
- ✓ B.LAN
- C.PAN
- D.WLAN
Why B: A LAN (Local Area Network) is designed to connect devices within a limited area such as a single building, allowing resource sharing like files and printers.
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