______ tie geographic regions together using long-distance telephone lines or satellite transmissions.
A) Local area networks
B) Executive information systems
C) Databases
D) Wide area networks

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Wide area networks (WANs) are designed to connect devices that are in different geographic areas. They use long-distance telephone lines or satellite transmissions to connect different branches or facilities of a company, as well as remote workers or partners in different locations. Local area networks (LANs) connect devices within a specific physical area, such as a single building or campus. Executive information systems (EISs) are software applications designed to provide decision makers with quick access to relevant data from within their own organization or external sources. Databases are collections of organized data that can be accessed, managed, and updated electronically. While WANs may utilize databases as a means of sharing information between locations, they are not the same thing.

______ Tie Geographic Regions Together Using Long-Distance Telephone Lines or Satellite