Question 1

The wireless network that followed 3G wireless, which is called a 3.5G wireless network or mobile ____________________, provides very fast network connections.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The wireless network that followed 3G wireless,...

Question 2

Pavel is trying to understand the differences between the major Wi-Fi standards. He asks you to quiz him.
-You tell Pavel that the location where he wants to install a wireless system has a lot of noise on the 2.4 GHz radio spectrum. You ask which wireless standard would avoid the noise. He tells you he could use ____.
A) 802.11a
B) 802.11n
C) either 802.11a or 802.11n
D) neither 802.11a nor 802.11n

Accepted Answer

802.11a operates on the 5 GHz band, avoiding 2.4 GHz noise. 802.11n can operate on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, so it can also avoid the noise by using the 5 GHz band.

Question 3

Pavel is trying to understand the differences between the major Wi-Fi standards. He asks you to quiz him.
-You tell Pavel that he needs to set up a Wi-Fi network whose range will need to be about 350 feet. Pavel tells you that you need to use ____ devices.
A) 802.11g or 802.11n
B) 802.11n only
C) 802.11b
D) none of the above; no Wi-Fi standard will reach 350 feet

Accepted Answer

802.11n is capable of reaching up to 350 feet under ideal conditions, making it the suitable choice for Pavel's requirement.

Question 4

Like most people of her generation, Martha has used cell phones for years. But she never gave much thought to the details of the technology. Now that she has graduated from college and is about to join the workforce, she's trying to determine what kind of cellular technology will be most useful to her.
-Martha has seen the advantages of 3G technology, with its increased speed and Internet support. She is curious about the cost of building such a network, and discovers that the estimated cost of building a 3G network in Europe was ____. She can only imagine the cost in the United States!
A) $95 billion
B) $125 million
C) $95 million
D) $125 billion

Accepted Answer

The estimated cost of building a 3G network in Europe mentioned in the passage is given as a reference point for Martha to imagine the cost in the United States. The passage suggests that the cost of building a 3G network in Europe was significant and implied that it would be even higher in the US. The only option that matches this implication is D, with an estimated cost of $125 billion. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

Question 5

A wireless ____________________ network is commonly used to extend the reach of Wi-Fi hotspots to an enterprise.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A wireless ____________________ network is commonly used...

Question 6

In most cases, WLAN network connections are possible within 200 to ____________________ feet of the access point, depending on any obstacles to radio waves.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In most cases, WLAN network connections are...

Question 7

Pavel is trying to understand the differences between the major Wi-Fi standards. He asks you to quiz him.
-You ask Pavel which Wi-Fi standard would be typically found in a home setting. Pavel tells you the answer is ____.
A) 802.11g
B) 802.11b
C) 802.11n
D) any of the above

Accepted Answer

802.11g, 802.11b, and 802.11n are all Wi-Fi standards that have been commonly used in home settings. 802.11b and 802.11g are older standards, while 802.11n is a more recent standard that offers better speed and range.

Question 8

The hotspot created by MiFi can be used to connect up to ____________________ Wi-Fi devices at once.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The hotspot created by MiFi can be...

Question 9

The most serious security threat to Bluetooth-enabled devices is ____, which occurs when a hacker gains access to the device and its functions without the owner's consent.
A) bluesnarfing
B) bluejacking
C) bluebugging
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Bluebugging is the most serious security threat to Bluetooth-enabled devices. It allows hackers to gain access to the device and its functions without the owner's knowledge or consent by exploiting bugs in the Bluetooth software. Bluesnarfing and bluejacking are less serious threats that involve accessing a device's data or sending unwanted messages, respectively.

Question 10

Pavel is trying to understand the differences between the major Wi-Fi standards. He asks you to quiz him.
-You ask Pavel what standard is usually referred to by the term "Wi-Fi." Pavel tells you that it's the ____ standard.
A) 802.11b
B) 802.11a
C) 802.11n
D) 802.16

Accepted Answer

802.11b is the standard that is usually referred to by the term "Wi-Fi".

Question 11

Like most people of her generation, Martha has used cell phones for years. But she never gave much thought to the details of the technology. Now that she has graduated from college and is about to join the workforce, she's trying to determine what kind of cellular technology will be most useful to her.
-Martha has begun learning about "mobile broadband," and likes the data transfer speed it offers. Her hope is to work with an organization that has ties to Asia, so she can travel frequently there. If she buys a cell phone with mobile broadband technology, she will be able to use its features in ____.
A) Hong Kong
B) Singapore
C) South Korea
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Mobile broadband technology is widely available and usable in most countries, including those in Asia such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and South Korea. Therefore, Martha can use its features in all of the above-mentioned countries.

Question 12

Pavel is trying to understand the differences between the major Wi-Fi standards. He asks you to quiz him.
-You ask Pavel to name one benefit of an 802.11b system over an 802.11n system. Pavel replies that 802.11b ____.
A) has a longer range
B) has a faster data transfer rate
C) can support more connections
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

802.11b does not have a longer range, faster data transfer rate, or support more connections compared to 802.11n.

Question 13

A personal ____________________ assistant is a handheld computer that can send and receive wireless telephone and fax calls, act as a personal organizer, perform calculations, and store notes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A personal ____________________ assistant is a handheld...

Question 14

Like most people of her generation, Martha has used cell phones for years. But she never gave much thought to the details of the technology. Now that she has graduated from college and is about to join the workforce, she's trying to determine what kind of cellular technology will be most useful to her.
-Martha discovers that when mobile devices combine the functionality of a cell phone with an operating system that performs these and other functions, they are usually called ____.
A) pocketphones
B) smartphones
C) Wi-Fi phones
D) hotphones

Accepted Answer

The term "smartphone" is commonly used to describe mobile devices that combine the functionality of a cell phone with an operating system that performs other functions such as internet browsing, email, and running apps. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. The other options, pocketphones, Wi-Fi phones, and hotphones, are not commonly used terms to describe this type of device.

Question 15

A smartphone app is installed as a program ____ that when activated might display current weather conditions, open a contacts list, or start a calculator.
A) avatar
B) badge
C) icon
D) symbol

Accepted Answer

An icon is a graphic symbol or symbolize that represents an application or function on a computer or mobile device. In this case, a smartphone app is represented by an icon on the screen, which when clicked or tapped opens or runs the program.

Question 16

Because the 2.4 Ghz radio spectrum is ____________________, it is free.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because the 2.4 Ghz radio spectrum is...

Question 17

Infrared technology uses ____________________ to carry data.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Infrared technology uses ____________________ to carry data....

Question 18

A(n) ____________________ is a hardware device with one or more antennae that permit communication between wired and wireless networks so wireless clients can send and receive data.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a hardware device with...

Question 19

Like most people of her generation, Martha has used cell phones for years. But she never gave much thought to the details of the technology. Now that she has graduated from college and is about to join the workforce, she's trying to determine what kind of cellular technology will be most useful to her.
-Martha is about to buy her cell phone, and plans to use as many of its features as possible. She discovers that 4G wireless networks can process many tasks at the same time, a feature sometimes called ____ support.
A) broadband
B) harmonious
C) simultaneous
D) synchronized

Accepted Answer

The term "simultaneous" means occurring, operating, or done at the same time. In the context of the sentence, it implies that 4G wireless networks can handle multiple tasks simultaneously, which is one of the key features of this technology. Therefore, option C is the best choice. Options A, B, and D do not accurately describe the specific feature being discussed.

Question 20

Like most people of her generation, Martha has used cell phones for years. But she never gave much thought to the details of the technology. Now that she has graduated from college and is about to join the workforce, she's trying to determine what kind of cellular technology will be most useful to her.
-Martha is a big fan of text-messaging. While usually she's used it for personal messages, she can see many advantages for text messaging in the workplace. She learns that it became available when SMS was introduced in ____ wireless networks.
A) 1G
B) 2G
C) 2.5G
D) 3G

Accepted Answer

Text messaging became available when SMS was introduced in 2G wireless networks.

Quiz 7: Wireless Networking

The wireless network that followed 3G wireless, which is called a 3.5G wireless network or mobile ____________________, provides very fast network connections.

Pavel is trying to understand the differences between the major Wi-Fi standards. He asks you to quiz him. -You tell Pavel that he needs to set up a Wi-Fi network whose range will need to be about 350 feet. Pavel tells you that you need to use ____ devices.

A wireless ____________________ network is commonly used to extend the reach of Wi-Fi hotspots to an enterprise.

In most cases, WLAN network connections are possible within 200 to ____________________ feet of the access point, depending on any obstacles to radio waves.

Pavel is trying to understand the differences between the major Wi-Fi standards. He asks you to quiz him. -You ask Pavel which Wi-Fi standard would be typically found in a home setting. Pavel tells you the answer is ____.

The hotspot created by MiFi can be used to connect up to ____________________ Wi-Fi devices at once.

The most serious security threat to Bluetooth-enabled devices is ____, which occurs when a hacker gains access to the device and its functions without the owner's consent.

Pavel is trying to understand the differences between the major Wi-Fi standards. He asks you to quiz him. -You ask Pavel what standard is usually referred to by the term "Wi-Fi." Pavel tells you that it's the ____ standard.

Pavel is trying to understand the differences between the major Wi-Fi standards. He asks you to quiz him. -You ask Pavel to name one benefit of an 802.11b system over an 802.11n system. Pavel replies that 802.11b ____.

A personal ____________________ assistant is a handheld computer that can send and receive wireless telephone and fax calls, act as a personal organizer, perform calculations, and store notes.

A smartphone app is installed as a program ____ that when activated might display current weather conditions, open a contacts list, or start a calculator.

Because the 2.4 Ghz radio spectrum is ____________________, it is free.

Infrared technology uses ____________________ to carry data.

A(n) ____________________ is a hardware device with one or more antennae that permit communication between wired and wireless networks so wireless clients can send and receive data.