The network in the graphical area spread over 1 km to 10 km or within the same building is known as:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → LAN
Computer networks are named by the size of the area they cover. A Local Area Network (LAN) joins computers in a small area such as a room, a building or a campus, for example the computers of one office or school.
Why the other options are incorrect
Option (2) VAN — Incorrect. A Value-Added Network is a private service network that businesses use to exchange documents electronically, not a size of network.
Option (3) MAN — Incorrect. A Metropolitan Area Network covers a whole city, joining several LANs.
Option (4) WAN — Incorrect. A Wide Area Network spans countries or continents; the Internet is the largest WAN.