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A technician is pairing a user's smartwatch with their mobile phone using a short-range wireless Bluetooth connection. Which of the following network types best categorizes this personal connection?

  1. Personal Area Network (PAN)Answer
  2. B
    Local Area Network (LAN)
  3. C
    Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
  4. D
    Wide Area Network (WAN)

Answer

Personal Area Network (PAN)
The Personal Area Network (PAN) classification applies to short-range communications dedicated to an individual user's personal devices, such as Bluetooth connections between smartphones, smartwatches, or wireless headsets.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the geographic scope and scale of the scenario.
The connection is short-range (Bluetooth) between personal wearable devices centered on a single user.
Identifying the coverage radius determines the appropriate network scope classification.
2
Match the scope to the standard network type definition.
A short-range personal interconnection (typically under 10 meters) is classified as a Personal Area Network (PAN).
PAN is designed specifically for personal peripherals and mobile device pairing.

Key Concept

Geographic network classifications (PAN vs LAN vs MAN vs WAN)
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