Modern ships use multiple computers arranged in a client/server network to perform various shipboard functions. What type of computer network would most likely be used aboard ship?

Correct Answer: Option A — Wired local area network

Wired local area networks provide the robust, reliable, and secure data transmission required for mission-critical shipboard client/server architectures. Unlike wireless systems, wired LANs are unaffected by metallic bulkheads, structural shielding, and electromagnetic interference common in machinery spaces.