Question

Which statement best describes a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)?

• A. A network that covers a small geographic area, such as a single building
• B. A network that spans a large geographical area, such as a country
• C. A network that connects multiple LANs within a city
• D. A wireless network providing access to mobile users

Hint:

Remember the hierarchy of network sizes: LAN (Local, e.g., office) < MAN (Metropolitan, e.g., city) < WAN (Wide, e.g., country).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Computer networks are often classified by their geographical scope.
(A) A network that covers a small area like a building or a campus is a Local Area Network (LAN).
(B) A network that spans a large geographical area like a country or a continent is a Wide Area Network (WAN).
(C) A Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) is a network that is larger than a LAN but smaller than a WAN. It typically spans a city or a large town and is used to interconnect multiple LANs. For example, a cable TV network or a network connecting all the branches of a bank within a city.
(D) A wireless network for mobile users could be a WLAN (Wireless LAN) or a cellular network, but this description doesn't define a MAN.
Therefore, the best description for a MAN is a network connecting multiple LANs within a city.