HPE Aruba Certified Network Security Professional (ACNSP) — Question 36

Which option correctly describes a WAN network?

Answer options

• A. a group of computer resources that communicates between geographically separate location
• B. the connection between two separate buildings in the same campus
• C. a network of devices over long distances but limited to within a single ISP
• D. compute resources that are networked locally over wireless

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Option A is correct because a WAN (Wide Area Network) connects computer resources across large geographical distances. Option B describes a local area network (LAN), which is limited to a single location. Option C refers to a network that, while covering long distances, remains confined to a single ISP, which does not fully meet the WAN definition. Option D pertains to local wireless networking, which is also not characteristic of a WAN.