Which of the following best describes a local area network?
A) A network that covers a large geographic area, such as a city or state
B) A network that connects computers within a limited physical area, such as inside a single building
C) A network that covers no more than a single state
D) A private network that uses the Internet as its main backbone

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A local area network (LAN) is a network that connects computers and other devices within a limited physical area, such as inside a building or campus. It is a private network and typically owned and managed by a single organization. Choice A describes a wide area network (WAN), while choice C is a specific limitation that is not necessarily true. Choice D describes a virtual private network (VPN) that uses the internet as its backbone, but not necessarily a LAN.

Which of the Following Best Describes a Local Area Network