A local area network is:
A)a large central network that connects other networks in a distance spanning exactly 5 miles.
B)a group of personal computers or terminals located in the same general area and connected by a common cable communication circuit) so they can exchange information such as a set of rooms, a single building, or a set of well-connected buildings.
C)a network spanning a geographical area that usually encompasses a city or county area 3 to 30 miles).
D)a network spanning a large geographical area up to 1000s of miles).
E)a network spanning exactly 10 miles with common carrier circuits.

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A local area network (LAN) is a group of personal computers or terminals located in the same general area (such as a set of rooms, a single building, or a set of well-connected buildings) that are connected by a common cable communication circuit, such as Ethernet. This allows them to exchange information and share resources, such as printers, files, and Internet access. The other choices describe different types of networks, such as metropolitan area networks (MANs), wide area networks (WANs), and network topologies.

A Local Area Network Is