CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 321

A technician is equipped with a tablet, a smartphone, and a laptop to troubleshoot a switch with the help of support over the phone. However, the technician is having issues interconnecting all these tools in troubleshooting the switch. Which of the following should the technician use to gain connectivity?

Answer options

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, PAN (Personal Area Network), which is ideal for connecting devices like tablets and smartphones within a short range. The other options, WAN (Wide Area Network), LAN (Local Area Network), and MAN (Metropolitan Area Network), are not as suitable for personal device connectivity in close proximity.