Question 1

The digital divide is a wireless PAN technology that transmits signals over short distances among cell phones, computers, and other devices.

Accepted Answer

The digital divide refers to the gap between individuals who have access to modern information and communication technology (ICT) and those who do not, due to various socioeconomic factors, not a technology itself.

Question 2

A secure socket layer enables devices to connect to a wireless network to communicate with each other.

Accepted Answer

A Secure Socket Layer (SSL) is a standard security technology for establishing an encrypted link between a server and a client—typically a web server (website) and a browser, or a mail server and a mail client (e.g., Outlook). It does not enable devices to connect to a wireless network.

Question 3

A wireless MAN (WMAN) is a metropolitan area network that uses radio signals to transmit and receive data.

Accepted Answer

A Wireless Metropolitan Area Network (WMAN) indeed uses radio signals to connect various devices and networks across a metropolitan area, allowing for data transmission and reception without the need for physical cables.

Question 4

An access point (AP) is the computer or network device that serves as an interface between devices and the network. Each computer initially connects to the access point and then to other computers on the network.

Accepted Answer

An access point acts as a central transmitter and receiver of wireless radio signals, allowing wireless devices to connect to a wired network. It serves as the bridge or gateway through which devices can access the network and communicate with each other.

Question 5

A wireless access point (WAP) enables devices to connect to a wireless network to communicate with each other.

Accepted Answer

A Wireless Access Point (WAP) allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network using Wi-Fi or related standards, facilitating communication between devices on the network.

Question 6

Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) is a communications technology aimed at providing high-speed wireless data over metropolitan area networks.

Accepted Answer

WiMAX is indeed a communications technology designed to provide high-speed wireless data over metropolitan area networks.

Question 7

An access point provides communication for devices owned by a single user that work over a short distance.

Accepted Answer

An access point allows multiple devices to connect to a wireless network, not just devices owned by a single user, and can cover varying distances depending on its strength and design.

Question 8

A personal area network (PAN) provides communication for devices owned by a single user that work over a short distance.

Accepted Answer

A Personal Area Network (PAN) is designed to support communication among devices owned and operated by a single user, typically covering a small area around the person, such as within a room or a specific personal workspace.

Question 9

A wireless WAN (WWAN) is a local area network that uses radio signals to transmit and receive data over distances of a few hundred feet.

Accepted Answer

A WWAN is a wireless network that covers large areas such as towns and cities, not just a few hundred feet, which would be characteristic of a WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network).

Question 10

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is an organization that researches and institutes electrical standards for communication and other technologies. IEEE 802.11n (or Wireless-N) is the newest standard for wireless networking. Compared with earlier standards like 802.11b, Wireless-N offers faster speeds, more flexibility, and greater range.

Accepted Answer

The first line of the passage states that "The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is an organization that researches and institutes electrical standards for communication and other technologies." This means that IEEE is responsible for creating standards for electrical communication, including wireless networking.

Question 11

Wi-Fi infrastructure includes the inner workings of a Wi-Fi service or utility, including the signal transmitters, towers, or poles and additional equipment required to send out a Wi-Fi signal.

Accepted Answer

Wi-Fi infrastructure indeed encompasses the internal components and mechanisms of a Wi-Fi network, including signal transmitters (such as routers and access points), and may also involve towers or poles in larger networks, along with other necessary equipment to distribute a Wi-Fi signal effectively.

Question 12

A voice over LTE is the computer or network device that serves as an interface between devices and the network. Each computer initially connects to the access point and then to other computers on the network.

Accepted Answer

Voice over LTE (VoLTE) is a technology that allows voice calls to be made over a 4G LTE network, rather than the traditional voice networks used by 2G and 3G systems. It is not a device or interface for connecting computers to a network.

Question 13

Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) is a communications technology aimed at providing high-speed wireless data over metropolitan area networks.

Accepted Answer

WiMAX is indeed designed to provide high-speed wireless data over long distances, making it suitable for metropolitan area networks (MANs) and also for providing broadband access in areas lacking infrastructure for cable or DSL.

Question 14

A wireless LAN (WLAN) is a local area network that uses radio signals to transmit and receive data over distances of a few hundred feet.

Accepted Answer

A WLAN allows devices to connect and communicate wirelessly within a local area, using radio signals for data transmission over short distances, typically within the range of a building or campus.

Question 15

Wireless refers to any type of operation accomplished without the use of a hard-wired connection.

Accepted Answer

Wireless technology allows devices to communicate or operate without the need for physical cables or connections, using electromagnetic waves such as radio frequencies.

Question 16

Bluetooth is a wireless PAN technology that transmits signals over short distances among cell phones, computers, and other devices.

Accepted Answer

Bluetooth technology is designed for creating personal area networks (PANs), allowing devices such as cell phones, computers, and peripherals to communicate wirelessly over short distances.

Question 17

A wireless LAN (WLAN) is a means by which portable devices can connect wirelessly to a local area network, using access points that send and receive data via radio waves.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A wireless LAN (WLAN) is a means...

Question 18

Mobile means the technology can travel with the user; for instance, users can download software, email messages, and web pages onto a laptop or other mobile device for portable reading or reference. Information collected while on the road can be synchronized with a PC or company server.

Accepted Answer

Mobile technology is designed to be portable, allowing users to carry it with them and access information or perform tasks on the go. This includes downloading software, emails, and web pages onto devices like laptops or smartphones for portable use, and synchronizing collected information with other devices or servers.

Question 19

Hotspots are designated locations where Wi-Fi access points are publicly available.

Accepted Answer

Hotspots are indeed designated locations where Wi-Fi access points are made publicly available, allowing individuals to connect to the internet wirelessly.

Question 20

Mobile and wireless networks are identical and the terms can be used synonymously.

Accepted Answer

Mobile networks specifically refer to networks that support mobility, allowing devices to move geographically while maintaining connectivity. Wireless networks encompass a broader category, including any network that communicates without the need for physical connections (like cables), not all of which support mobility.

Quiz 16: Integrating Wireless Technology in Business

The digital divide is a wireless PAN technology that transmits signals over short distances among cell phones, computers, and other devices.

A secure socket layer enables devices to connect to a wireless network to communicate with each other.

A wireless MAN (WMAN) is a metropolitan area network that uses radio signals to transmit and receive data.

An access point (AP) is the computer or network device that serves as an interface between devices and the network. Each computer initially connects to the access point and then to other computers on the network.

A wireless access point (WAP) enables devices to connect to a wireless network to communicate with each other.

Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) is a communications technology aimed at providing high-speed wireless data over metropolitan area networks.

An access point provides communication for devices owned by a single user that work over a short distance.

A personal area network (PAN) provides communication for devices owned by a single user that work over a short distance.

A wireless WAN (WWAN) is a local area network that uses radio signals to transmit and receive data over distances of a few hundred feet.

Wi-Fi infrastructure includes the inner workings of a Wi-Fi service or utility, including the signal transmitters, towers, or poles and additional equipment required to send out a Wi-Fi signal.

A voice over LTE is the computer or network device that serves as an interface between devices and the network. Each computer initially connects to the access point and then to other computers on the network.

Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) is a communications technology aimed at providing high-speed wireless data over metropolitan area networks.

A wireless LAN (WLAN) is a local area network that uses radio signals to transmit and receive data over distances of a few hundred feet.

Wireless refers to any type of operation accomplished without the use of a hard-wired connection.

Bluetooth is a wireless PAN technology that transmits signals over short distances among cell phones, computers, and other devices.

A wireless LAN (WLAN) is a means by which portable devices can connect wirelessly to a local area network, using access points that send and receive data via radio waves.

Mobile means the technology can travel with the user; for instance, users can download software, email messages, and web pages onto a laptop or other mobile device for portable reading or reference. Information collected while on the road can be synchronized with a PC or company server.

Hotspots are designated locations where Wi-Fi access points are publicly available.

Mobile and wireless networks are identical and the terms can be used synonymously.