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312-50V9 · Question #341

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 physical cables between devices while incorporating security features such as pairing and encryption.

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Question

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.

Options

  • ABluetooth
  • BRadio-Frequency Identification
  • CWLAN
  • DInfraRed

How the community answered

(47 responses)
  • A
    89% (42)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    4% (2)
  • D
    4% (2)

Why each option

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology explicitly designed to replace physical cables between devices while incorporating security features such as pairing and encryption.

ABluetoothCorrect

Bluetooth operates in the 2.4 GHz ISM band with a typical range of 1-100 meters depending on class, and was specifically engineered as a cable replacement technology for peripherals and mobile devices. It includes built-in security mechanisms such as device pairing, authentication, and AES-128 encryption, which aligns with the 'high regards to security' mentioned in the question.

BRadio-Frequency Identification

Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) is used for automatic identification and tracking of tags, not for general-purpose device-to-device communication or cable replacement.

CWLAN

WLAN (Wi-Fi) is a medium-to-long-range wireless networking standard designed for network access, not specifically for replacing cables between individual portable devices.

DInfraRed

InfraRed requires line-of-sight between devices, has very limited range and bandwidth, and is largely obsolete as a cable-replacement technology.

Concept tested: Bluetooth technology characteristics and purpose

Source: https://www.bluetooth.com/learn-about-bluetooth/tech-overview/

Topics

#Bluetooth#short-range wireless#wireless protocols#device pairing

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