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220-801 · Question #1181

A user attending a conference needs to print something from a tablet immediately. Which of the following is the QUICKEST way for the technician to establish a connection for the user to print?

The correct answer is D. IR. Infrared (IR) is the correct answer in the context of this exam question because IR requires zero configuration, pairing, or network setup - the user simply points the device at an IR-capable printer and initiates the print job. There is no pairing process (unlike Bluetooth)…

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Question

A user attending a conference needs to print something from a tablet immediately. Which of the following is the QUICKEST way for the technician to establish a connection for the user to print?

Options

  • ABluetooth
  • BWiFi
  • CHotspot
  • DIR

How the community answered

(31 responses)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    94% (29)

Explanation

Infrared (IR) is the correct answer in the context of this exam question because IR requires zero configuration, pairing, or network setup - the user simply points the device at an IR-capable printer and initiates the print job. There is no pairing process (unlike Bluetooth), no network credentials (unlike WiFi), and no tethering setup (unlike a hotspot). In environments where an IR-compatible printer is present, IR provides the most immediate, setup-free connection. Note: while IR printing is rare in modern practice, the exam tests the concept that IR is connectionless and requires no prior configuration.

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#infrared#tablet printing#wireless printing#mobile connectivity

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