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FC0-U71 Match each network type to its description. Practice Question
Match each network type to its description.
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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: Local Area Network
Network types are classified by geographic scope: LAN (local), WAN (wide), MAN (metropolitan), PAN (personal). Common confusions involve swapping LAN and WAN definitions.
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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LAN: Local Area Network
Why this is correct
LAN refers to a network covering a small geographic area like an office or home.
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WAN: Wide Area Network
Why this is correct
WAN spans a large geographic area, often connecting multiple LANs.
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MAN: Metropolitan Area Network
Why this is correct
MAN covers a city or campus, larger than a LAN but smaller than a WAN.
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PAN: Personal Area Network
Why this is correct
PAN is a network for personal devices, typically within a few meters.
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LAN: Wide Area Network
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: this definition describes WAN, not LAN.
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WAN: Local Area Network
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: this definition describes LAN, not WAN.
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