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It is a short-range wireless communication technology that allows mobile phones, computers and other devices to connect and communicate. This technology intends to replace cables connecting portable d
The correct answer is A. Bluetooth. Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology explicitly designed to replace cables between portable devices, with built-in security features including pairing, authentication, and AES-128 encryption.
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It is a short-range wireless communication technology that allows mobile phones, computers and other devices to connect and communicate. This technology intends to replace cables connecting portable devices with high regards to security.
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- ABluetooth
- BRadio-Frequency Identification
- CWLAN
- DInfraRed
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Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology explicitly designed to replace cables between portable devices, with built-in security features including pairing, authentication, and AES-128 encryption.
Bluetooth was created as a cable replacement standard for short-range communication (typically 10-100 meters) between devices such as phones, computers, headsets, and peripherals. Its design philosophy prioritizes security through a mandatory device pairing process, mutual authentication, and link-layer encryption, aligning directly with the description of a technology that replaces cables 'with high regards to security.'
Radio-Frequency Identification is used for passive identification and asset tracking via tags and readers, not as a general-purpose cable replacement for interactive device communication.
WLAN (Wi-Fi) is a medium-to-long-range wireless networking standard designed for network access and internet connectivity, not for replacing cables between individual peripheral devices.
InfraRed requires direct line-of-sight between devices, has very limited throughput, and is considered a legacy technology largely replaced by Bluetooth for device interconnection.
Concept tested: Bluetooth wireless technology characteristics and design purpose
Source: https://www.bluetooth.com/learn-about-bluetooth/tech-overview/
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