Mod 5.4

Question 1

What is a WLAN?

Answer 1

A type of wireless network

Question 2

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) established what standards for wireless communications?

Answer 2

802.11

Question 3

What wireless technology requires less than 2 inches to connect?

Answer 3

Near Field Communication (NFC)

Question 4

What is attenuation in the context of Wi-Fi signals?

Answer 4

The loss of signal strength as you move away from the router

Question 5

What is the effect of interference on a Wi-Fi signal?

Answer 5

Decreased signal strength and network speed

Question 6

How is the 2.4 GHz frequency better than the 5 GHz frequency?

Answer 6

It can travel longer distances.

Question 7

Why do most Wi-Fi routers support multiple standards?

Answer 7

To ensure compatibility with both old and new devices

Question 8

What should you do to make your router more secure?

Answer 8

Change the SSID and password

Question 9

What is the current standard for WiFi encryption that is considered very secure?

Answer 9

WPA3

Question 10

What is a pre-shared key?

Answer 10

A password used to access a wireless network