Which type of computer network is designed to cover a metropolitan city or a large town?

Options

  • A. LAN
  • B. PAN
  • C. MAN
  • D. WAN
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

C. MAN

Detailed Explanation

Correct Answer: MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)

  • MAN covers a geographical area larger than LAN but generally smaller than WAN.
  • It is designed to connect networks across a city or metropolitan region.
  • It may connect multiple offices or LANs within a city.
  • Example: A city-wide institutional network.