A wide area network connects its workstations through the use of a ____ design and requires routing to transfer data across the network.
A) bus
B) star
C) mesh
D) ring

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A mesh design connects all workstations to each other, allowing for direct communication between any two devices. This type of network topology requires routing to transfer data across the network as there are multiple pathways for data to take between devices. A bus design connects all devices in a linear fashion, a star design has all devices connected to a central hub, and a ring design connects devices in a loop. None of these designs require routing to transfer data.

A Wide Area Network Connects Its Workstations Through the Use