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A computer network which is used within a building is called a:

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UGC NET 2019 Home Science Question Paper (04-Dec-2019) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is

LAN

To determine what a computer network used within a building is called, we need to understand different types of networks based on their geographic coverage:

  1. LAN (Local Area Network): This is a network that connects computers and devices within a limited area such as a building, office, or campus. It is characterized by high data transfer rates and lower error rates.
  2. WAN (Wide Area Network): This type of network covers a broad area, such as a city, country, or even global connections. It can consist of multiple LANs.
  3. MAN (Metropolitan Area Network): A network that spans a city or a large campus. It is larger than a LAN but smaller than a WAN.
  4. SAN (Storage Area Network): A network that provides access to consolidated, block-level data storage. It is typically used to enhance storage devices, such as disk arrays, and make them accessible to servers.

Given the definitions, the most suitable option for a computer network within a building is:

  • LAN (Local Area Network)

Therefore, the correct answer is LAN because it specifically refers to networks confined to a smaller physical area such as individual buildings.

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