Which of the following is not a network category based on the geographic dispersion of network components?

(A) Local-Area Network (LAN)

(B) Wide-Area Network (WAN)

(C) Personal-Area Network (PAN)

(D) Metropolis-Area Network (MAN)

Answer:B) Wide-Area Network (WAN)

Explanation: WAN (Wide area network) is the network which constitutes a large geographical region. This network consist of the small network unit as well as large network connections. This network does not have the geographic dispersion of the components of networks.

WAN works in geographic region for the dispersion between any two locations. Other options are incorrect because they connect the network components geographically. Thus the correct option is option (B).