CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) — Question 63

A user sets up a cable modem at home and connects the modem to the ISP at the cable company. Which of the following network types does this connection describe?

Answer options

• A. WAN
• B. LAN
• C. PAN
• D. MAN

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The connection described is a Wide Area Network (WAN) since it links the user's home network to the internet via the ISP, covering a large geographical area. A Local Area Network (LAN) would refer to a network limited to a small area, like a home or office, while a Personal Area Network (PAN) is for personal devices in close proximity, and a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) covers a city or a large campus.