Which of the following statements is TRUE of local area network (LAN) protocols?
A) IEEE LAN protocols always start with the numbers 802.
B) The IEEE 802.11 protocol is also called the Ethernet.
C) Wired LANs use the IEEE 802.11 protocol.
D) The IEEE 802.3ac is the current standard for wireless LANs.

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IEEE LAN protocols typically begin with the numbers 802, with different suffixes indicating different types of LANs (e.g. 802.3 for Ethernet, 802.11 for Wi-Fi). Choice B is incorrect, as the IEEE 802.11 protocol is specifically for wireless LANs. Choice C is also incorrect, as wired LANs typically use Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) rather than Wi-Fi. Choice D is incorrect, as IEEE 802.3ac does not exist; there is an IEEE 802.11ac protocol for high-speed Wi-Fi, but it is not a standard for wireless LANs in general.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE of Local Area