PRC-3 · Chapter 5 · Question 37 of 74
An employee uses Bluetooth to wirelessly connect their smartphone to their desktop computer in their office. What specific type of computer network does this short-range connection create?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) Personal Area Network (PAN)
Explanation
Bluetooth is a prime example of a Personal Area Network (PAN), which connects devices within the immediate vicinity of a single person.
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