CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 636

A local service provider connected 20 schools in a large city with a fiber-optic switched network. Which of the following network types did the provider set up?

Answer options

• A. LAN
• B. MAN
• C. CAN
• D. WAN

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, MAN (Metropolitan Area Network), as it typically covers a larger geographic area than a LAN but is smaller than a WAN, making it suitable for connecting multiple schools within a city. A LAN (A) is limited to a smaller area, a CAN (C) is specific to campus networks, and a WAN (D) covers broader distances than what is described in the scenario.