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What kind of network is commonly used to connect a group of buildings on a single campus?

A) LAN

B) WAN

C) SAN

D) PAN

E) MAN

F) Semaphore probably isn’t the best option


The answer: A) LAN

A local area network (LAN) connects devices within a single building or a group of nearby buildings that can be directly connected.

Want to know more? Watch “Network Types.”

We often describe network types in broad geographical terms. In this video, you’ll learn the difference between a LAN, WAN, PAN, and MAN.