- A
Personal Area Network (PAN)
Why wrong: Incorrect. A Personal Area Network (PAN) is for very short distances (e.g., Bluetooth) and cannot connect two buildings.
- B
Local Area Network (LAN)
Why wrong: Incorrect. A Local Area Network (LAN) is typically confined to a single building and cannot span 150 meters without cables or additional devices. While a wireless bridge could extend a LAN, the most appropriate network type is MAN.
- C
Wide Area Network (WAN)
Why wrong: Incorrect. A Wide Area Network (WAN) is designed for large geographic areas (e.g., cities, countries). For a 150-meter connection between two buildings, a MAN is more appropriate.
- D
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
Correct. A Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) is designed for metropolitan-scale distances and can cover 150 meters using technologies like wireless bridges, providing reliable high-speed connectivity without new cables.
220-1201 Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) Practice Question
This 220-1201 practice question tests your understanding of network types. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. A key principle to apply: metropolitan Area Network (MAN). Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A small business wants to connect two separate office buildings that are 150 meters apart, with no existing data cabling between them. They need a reliable, high-speed connection without running new cables. Which type of network should be implemented?
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
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
A Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) is the best choice because it is designed to connect networks over a metropolitan area, typically using technologies like fiber optics or wireless bridges. Since the buildings are 150 meters apart and no new cables can be run, a wireless bridge (a common MAN technology) provides a reliable, high-speed connection without cabling. WANs are intended for larger geographic areas, LANs are limited to a single building, and PANs are for personal device connections.
Key principle: Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Personal Area Network (PAN)
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. A Personal Area Network (PAN) is for very short distances (e.g., Bluetooth) and cannot connect two buildings.
- ✗
Local Area Network (LAN)
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. A Local Area Network (LAN) is typically confined to a single building and cannot span 150 meters without cables or additional devices. While a wireless bridge could extend a LAN, the most appropriate network type is MAN.
- ✗
Wide Area Network (WAN)
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. A Wide Area Network (WAN) is designed for large geographic areas (e.g., cities, countries). For a 150-meter connection between two buildings, a MAN is more appropriate.
- ✓
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
Why this is correct
Correct. A Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) is designed for metropolitan-scale distances and can cover 150 meters using technologies like wireless bridges, providing reliable high-speed connectivity without new cables.
Related concept
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The common mistake is confusing WAN and MAN. While a WAN can connect remote sites, it is typically used for much larger distances and often requires carrier services. A MAN is the correct classification for connecting two nearby buildings across a short distance without new cables, often using a wireless bridge.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, a WAN connection between two buildings can be implemented using a site-to-site VPN over the internet, which encrypts traffic using IPsec (IKEv2 with AES-256) and routes it through the public WAN infrastructure, or via a private leased line (e.g., T1/E1 or Ethernet over Copper) that provides dedicated bandwidth. A subtle behavior is that even though the buildings are only 150 meters apart, the lack of existing cabling and the 100-meter Ethernet limitation force the use of WAN technologies, which often introduce higher latency (e.g., 5-20 ms) compared to a direct LAN link, but still meet the 'reliable, high-speed' requirement.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
- Wireless Bridge
- Local Area Network (LAN)
- Wide Area Network (WAN)
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the 220-1201 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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What does this 220-1201 question test?
Network Types — This question tests Network Types — Metropolitan Area Network (MAN).
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) — A Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) is the best choice because it is designed to connect networks over a metropolitan area, typically using technologies like fiber optics or wireless bridges. Since the buildings are 150 meters apart and no new cables can be run, a wireless bridge (a common MAN technology) provides a reliable, high-speed connection without cabling. WANs are intended for larger geographic areas, LANs are limited to a single building, and PANs are for personal device connections.
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