What Is a Large Computer Network Usually Spanning a City

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Multiple Choice

What is a large computer network usually spanning a city or a specific infrastructure like a college?

• A)Metropolitan area network (MAN)
• B)Local area network (LAN)
• C)Wide area network (WAN)
• D)Secure area network (SAN)

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Definitions:

Key Comparisons

The process of comparing the keys in data structures or algorithms to sort or search through data.

Binary Search

An efficient algorithm for finding an item from a sorted list of items, by repeatedly dividing in half the portion of the list that could contain the item.

Sorted List

A list that maintains its elements in a sorted order, either ascending or descending, making it efficient for operations like searching.

Maximum Comparisons

The term usually refers to the highest number of comparisons required to complete an operation, often used in the context of sorting and searching algorithms.