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Which statement best describes the difference between a LAN and a WAN?
A LAN provides internet access, while a WAN provides only local communication
A LAN always requires Wi-Fi, while a WAN only uses Ethernet cables
A LAN is public, while a WAN is private
A LAN covers a small area, like a school; a WAN connects devices across large geographic regions
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"A LAN covers a small area, like a school; a WAN connects devices across large geographic regions."
Brief why: A LAN (Local Area Network) links devices in a limited area (home, office, school). A WAN (Wide Area Network) spans broader geographic regions (cities, countries, the Internet) and often connects multiple LANs. The other choices are incorrect because LANs/WANs can both provide internet, use wired or wireless media, and can be public or private.
Brief why: A LAN (Local Area Network) links devices in a limited area (home, office, school). A WAN (Wide Area Network) spans broader geographic regions (cities, countries, the Internet) and often connects multiple LANs. The other choices are incorrect because LANs/WANs can both provide internet, use wired or wireless media, and can be public or private.
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