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A logistics company equips warehouse technicians with handheld barcode scanners that communicate wirelessly with belt-mounted thermal printers worn by each individual worker. The signal coverage is confined to a range of less than 2 meters surrounding the user. Which of the following network types best classifies this 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)
Personal Area Network (PAN) is correct because it specifically describes short-range network connections established between personal devices and body-worn or desk peripherals (such as Bluetooth scanners and mobile thermal printers) operating within a 1 to 10-meter range.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the physical boundary and range requirements of the described scenario.
The devices (barcode scanner and belt-mounted printer) communicate over a very short distance of less than 2 meters around a single individual.
Geographic network classifications depend on the physical distance and scope of device interconnectivity.
2
Compare the scope to standard network type definitions (PAN, LAN, MAN, WAN).
Short-range wireless connections (such as Bluetooth) between personal peripherals within a few meters correspond to a Personal Area Network (PAN).
PANs are specifically designed for low-power, short-range device pairing centered around an individual worker or desktop area.

Key Concept

Personal Area Network (PAN) Scope and Characteristics
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