alleryStart learning →A local area network lets people at one site do what?
ATrade shares on an electronic exchange
BContact suppliers in other countries directly
CExchange data and share hardware and software
DEncrypt every message sent over the internet
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Exchange data and share hardware and software
1. Two basic types of network are distinguished by the area they cover.
2. A local area network lets people at one site exchange data and share hardware and software from a variety of manufacturers.
3. Networks covering different sites are wide area networks instead.
_Source: OpenStax Introduction to Business (CC BY 4.0), Ch 13 "Using Technology to Manage Information", section 13.2 Connecting Near and Far with Networks_
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