CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) — Question 335

A small town is attempting to attract tourists who visit larger nearby cities. A network engineer is asked to implement a network encompassing the five-block town center and nearby businesses. The inclusion of smartphones and portable devices is crucial to the plan. Which of the following is the network engineer being asked to implement?

Answer options

• A. LAN
• B. PAN
• C. MAN
• D. WAN

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, MAN (Metropolitan Area Network), as it is designed to cover a larger geographical area like a town center and nearby businesses. A LAN (Local Area Network) is too limited in scope, while a PAN (Personal Area Network) covers an even smaller area, and a WAN (Wide Area Network) spans much larger distances, making them unsuitable for this scenario.