CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) — Question 7

A user connects a smartphone to a laptop. Which of the following types of networks has the user created?

Answer options

• A. PAN
• B. MAN
• C. WLAN
• D. LAN

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, PAN (Personal Area Network), as it refers to a network that is typically used for connecting devices over a short distance, like a smartphone to a laptop. The other options, MAN (Metropolitan Area Network), WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network), and LAN (Local Area Network) involve larger network scopes and are not specific to short-range personal connections.