PRC-3 · Chapter 5 · Question 56 of 74
A manager sits at a cafe and uses Bluetooth to transfer a file from her smartphone to her laptop. What specific classification of network does this short-range connection represent?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) Personal Area Network (PAN)
Explanation
A Personal Area Network (PAN) covers a very small physical area (usually within a few meters), connecting personal devices like phones and laptops via Bluetooth.
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