Computer Proficiency Practice Test

Geographic scope distinguishes common network types. A Campus-Area Network is meant to interconnect several local networks within a limited area, such as a university campus, corporate campus, or military base. It provides high-speed communication and shared services across multiple buildings, acting as the backbone that links various campus LANs. This makes it larger than a single building LAN but smaller than a Metropolitan Area Network that spans a city. The description “within a limited geographic area, such as a campus or military base” precisely captures this idea, which is why it’s the best fit. In contrast, a Home-Area Network is confined to a residence, a Personal-Area Network covers devices close to a person, and a Metropolitan-Area Network covers a broader, city-wide area.