Wireless Standards Flashcards
What does the acronym ‘Wi-Fi’ stand for?
Wireless Fidelity
What is the maximum data rate for Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)?
9.6 Gbps
Which IEEE standard is commonly known as ‘Bluetooth’?
802.15.1
What frequency band does 5G mainly operate on?
Frequency range between 24 GHz and 100 GHz
Which wireless standard is used for short-range communication between devices, such as smartphones and earphones?
Bluetooth
What does the term ‘SSID’ refer to in wireless networks?
Service Set Identifier
True or False: 3GPP is responsible for the development of 5G standards.
True
What is the primary goal of the IEEE 802.11 standard?
Defining the specifications for implementing wireless local area network (WLAN) communications
Which wireless standard is commonly used for personal area networks (PANs) and smart home devices?
Zigbee
What does the acronym ‘NFC’ stand for?
Near Field Communication
What frequency band does the 802.11ac standard operate on?
5 GHz
What is the maximum data rate for Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)?
3.5 Gbps
Which organization is responsible for overseeing the development of the Wi-Fi standards?
Wi-Fi Alliance
What does the acronym ‘WPA’ stand for in the context of wireless security?
Wi-Fi Protected Access
True or False: Zigbee operates on the 2.4 GHz frequency band.
True
What is the primary difference between 4G and 5G wireless standards?
5G offers faster data speeds and lower latency compared to 4G
Which wireless standard is commonly used for long-range communication between devices, such as IoT sensors?
LoRaWAN
What does the term ‘MU-MIMO’ stand for in the context of Wi-Fi technology?
Multi-User Multiple Input Multiple Output
True or False: NFC can be used for contactless payment transactions.
True
What is the primary use case for the IEEE 802.15.4 standard?
Low-rate wireless personal area networks (LR-WPANs)
Which wireless standard is commonly used for industrial automation and control applications?
WirelessHART
What does the acronym ‘LTE’ stand for in the context of wireless communication?
Long-Term Evolution
True or False: WiMAX is a wireless standard primarily used for mobile phone networks.
False
What is the maximum data rate for 4G LTE?
300 Mbps
