In a LAN setup, which of the following statements is true?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is: (d) LAN connects computers within a limited area like a home or office.
Explanation:
· LAN (Local Area Network) is a network of personal computers and other devices located within a relatively small area.
· It typically covers a specific physical location such as a home, office, or building.
· The primary purpose of a LAN is to share resources (like printers and files) and exchange information among connected devices.
· It usually relies on wired connections (Ethernet cables) or Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) for connectivity.

Information Booster:
· Speed: LANs typically offer high data transfer rates because they cover short distances.
· Ownership: A LAN is usually privately owned and managed by a single person or organization (like a company's IT department).
· Ethernet: This is the most widely used technology standard for wired LANs.
Additional Knowledge (Incorrect Options):
LAN cannot share printers or files between devices (Option a)
· This is incorrect because resource sharing (files, printers, applications) is the main advantage and function of a LAN.
LAN is used to connect computers over a large geographical area (Option b)
· This describes a WAN (Wide Area Network), which connects computers across cities, countries, or continents (e.g., the Internet).
LAN requires satellite communication (Option c)
· Satellite communication is typically used for WANs or remote connectivity. LANs use simpler, less expensive technologies like copper twisted-pair cables, fiber optics, or short-range radio waves (Wi-Fi).