Deck 1: The World of Wireless
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Deck 1: The World of Wireless
1
What is the typical range of transmission for a WPAN?
A) 3 feet
B) 10 meters
C) 14 feet
D) 22 meters
A) 3 feet
B) 10 meters
C) 14 feet
D) 22 meters
B
2
Which of the following is least likely to have a built-in wireless connection?
A) tablet
B) smartphone
C) server
D) laptop
A) tablet
B) smartphone
C) server
D) laptop
C
3
Latency is a phenomenon with wireless networks that cause packets to move through a wireless network faster than on a wired network.
False
4
Wireless networks can be considered a disruptive technology because they have a profound impact on society.
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5
What type of device is used in the medical field to diagnose digestive problems without surgery?
A) video pill
B) RFID
C) wireless LAN
D) barcoded medications
A) video pill
B) RFID
C) wireless LAN
D) barcoded medications
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6
Which of the following is a wireless network that has a coverage area from several blocks to an entire small city?
A) WLAN
B) WPAN
C) WMAN
D) WWAN
A) WLAN
B) WPAN
C) WMAN
D) WWAN
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7
WLAN speeds typically range up to which of the following?
A) 100 Mbps
B) 10 Gbps
C) 600 Gbps
D) 600 Mbps
A) 100 Mbps
B) 10 Gbps
C) 600 Gbps
D) 600 Mbps
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8
SOHO businesses are not likely to benefit from wireless data communications because of the substantial costs of setting up a wireless network.
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9
Which technology can use a pad reader to get product code dates and other information?
A) RFID
B) Bluetooth
C) WiMax
D) GSM
A) RFID
B) Bluetooth
C) WiMax
D) GSM
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10
Which of the following is NOT true about wireless data networks?
A) locations where service is available has increased 40% annually since 2007
B) virtually all laptop computers have wireless capability
C) wireless networks are usually only found in airports and hotels
D) hundreds of millions of wireless devices are sold each year
A) locations where service is available has increased 40% annually since 2007
B) virtually all laptop computers have wireless capability
C) wireless networks are usually only found in airports and hotels
D) hundreds of millions of wireless devices are sold each year
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11
A WPAN has a shorter transmission distance than a WLAN.
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12
Which of the following is the foundation level wireless LAN certification?
A) MCSE
B) Network+
C) Wireless+
D) CWNA
A) MCSE
B) Network+
C) Wireless+
D) CWNA
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13
What is a 'last mile connection?'
A) the connection that begins at an Internet service provider,goes through the local neighborhood,and ends at the home or office
B) the connection between a wireless router and a cable modem
C) the connection that begins at a satellite stationed at 5280 feet and ends at an ISP
D) the connection between a WAN device and a LAN device
A) the connection that begins at an Internet service provider,goes through the local neighborhood,and ends at the home or office
B) the connection between a wireless router and a cable modem
C) the connection that begins at a satellite stationed at 5280 feet and ends at an ISP
D) the connection between a WAN device and a LAN device
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14
____ is a low-power,short-range,wireless data and voice transmission technology that falls under the category of WPANs.
A) Bluetooth
B) AP
C) WAP
D) Wi-Fi
A) Bluetooth
B) AP
C) WAP
D) Wi-Fi
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15
A wireless signal is not confinged to a cable and is therefore a security concern.
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16
Which of the following is an organization's internal infrastructure connection between two or more remote locations?
A) wireless ISP
B) backhaul connection
C) last mile connection
D) long term evolution
A) wireless ISP
B) backhaul connection
C) last mile connection
D) long term evolution
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17
Which of the following is a wireless technology that is composed of 27 earth-orbiting satellites that allow precise positioning of equipment.
A) BlueTooth
B) Wi-fi
C) GPS
D) RFID
A) BlueTooth
B) Wi-fi
C) GPS
D) RFID
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18
Which is a solution to the last mile connection problem?
A) backhaul connection
B) fiber-optic LAN
C) coaxial cable network
D) wireless ISP
A) backhaul connection
B) fiber-optic LAN
C) coaxial cable network
D) wireless ISP
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19
A slow last mile connection constitutes a _____________ because high-speed traffic must be throttled back to the slower last-mile connection speed.
A) bottleneck
B) hotspot
C) speed break
D) backhaul connection
A) bottleneck
B) hotspot
C) speed break
D) backhaul connection
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20
Which of the following is a geographic location that is served by a wireless data system and provides network access to mobile users?
A) RFID tag
B) hotspot
C) WMS
D) GPS
A) RFID tag
B) hotspot
C) WMS
D) GPS
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21
Which of the following are organizations that provide direction,standards,and accountability in wireless technology? (Choose all that apply.)
A) ITU-R
B) FCC
C) USO
D) IEEE
A) ITU-R
B) FCC
C) USO
D) IEEE
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22
____________________ is a systm of earth-orbiting satellites used as a navigation system.
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23
Name three sectors of the exonomy that use wireless technology extensively.
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24
What is the definition of a disruptive technology? Give three examples.
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25
A ______________________________ is an IEEE committee that is responsbile for creating and overseeing a specific standard.
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26
______________________ is the time lapse between when a packet is sent and when it is received.
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27
How do airlines use wireless technology to improve aircraft maintenance?
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28
A(n)____________________ cellular wireless network has average download speeds of 4 Mbps.
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29
Explain how wireless LANs are beneficial to both teachers and students in an educational setting.
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30
When considering deployment,which of the following are advantages of wireless versus wired networks? (Choose all that apply.)
A) no need to install cable in plaster or masonry walls and ceilings
B) more security
C) cable connections costs
D) no need to modify historical landmarks
A) no need to install cable in plaster or masonry walls and ceilings
B) more security
C) cable connections costs
D) no need to modify historical landmarks
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31
List four advantages of using wireless technology.
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32
Which of the following are advantages of wireless networks compared to wired networks? (Choose all that apply.)
A) security
B) mobility
C) increased access
D) faster speeds
A) security
B) mobility
C) increased access
D) faster speeds
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33
How does a SOHO benefit from a wireless network?
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34
Which of the following are advantages offered by municipal hotspots? (Choose all that apply.)
A) existing ISPs welcome the competition
B) recruitment of employees can be easier
C) municipal workers have access to a wide range of information
D) easy to accurately determine the number of projected users
A) existing ISPs welcome the competition
B) recruitment of employees can be easier
C) municipal workers have access to a wide range of information
D) easy to accurately determine the number of projected users
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35
What aspect of RF may produce biological damage?
A) cooling effects
B) heating effects
C) waves passing through the brain
D) waves damaging the eyes
A) cooling effects
B) heating effects
C) waves passing through the brain
D) waves damaging the eyes
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36
Public ____________________ are locations where wireless data services are available.
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37
Describe a solution to the last mile connection problem.
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38
Describe the use of wireless technology in the construction industry.
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39
Amanda's car is equipped with hands-free cellular calling based on the Bluetooth wireless standard.Explain how this device helps Amanda during her commute.
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40
What are two of the unique challenges posed by wireless networks?
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