FC0-U71 Infrastructure Practice Question
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?
⚠ Common exam trap
FC0-U71 often tests the boundaries between network types by scale; the trap is overthinking and selecting MAN or WAN when the scenario clearly describes a single local office, which is always a LAN.
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 LAN (Local Area Network) is designed to connect devices within a limited geographic area such as a single office, building, or campus. With 15 computers sharing files and a printer in a small office, a LAN provides the appropriate speed, low latency, and cost-effective connectivity. It is the standard network type for this scale and purpose.
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
A WAN interconnects geographically dispersed sites over carrier links, such as branch offices across regions. Fifteen computers in one office sharing files and a printer sit on one local segment, which is a LAN. A WAN is correct when linking sites across cities or countries.
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LAN
Why this is correct
A LAN spans a single limited area such as one office, connecting the 15 computers and shared printer over local Ethernet or Wi-Fi. It provides the high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity needed for file and printer sharing without requiring WAN links.
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PAN
Why it's wrong here
A PAN covers devices around one person, typically Bluetooth or USB tethering within a few metres. Fifteen office computers sharing files and a printer require a LAN spanning the premises. A PAN is the right choice for personal device pairing, not office resource sharing.
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MAN
Why it's wrong here
A MAN spans a city or metropolitan area, linking multiple sites across public or private infrastructure. Fifteen computers in one office share files and a printer over a single local segment, which is a LAN. A MAN is the right choice when connecting offices across a city.
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