Wireless communications technology
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A
Quick Questions
Shade in the A or B circle for each question.
1. Does wireless technology use radio waves to carry data?
2. Is wireless coverage unlimited in range?
3. Can wireless devices move freely within the coverage area?
4. Is wireless data easier to intercept than wired data?
5. Can wireless signals suffer from interference?
B
Match the Pairs
Draw a line connecting each item on the left to its match on the right.
| Left column | Right column | |
|---|---|---|
| 1Wireless technology | AWrong - wireless technology relies on radio waves to carry data | |
| 2Wi-Fi | BCarries data through radio waves within range of an access point | |
| 3Moving freely within coverage without physical cables | CInterference | |
| 4Signal disruption caused by other devices or obstacles | DWrong - wireless data is more exposed to interception in open air | |
| 5Wireless technology never uses radio waves | EWireless mobility | |
| 6Wireless data is just as hard to intercept as wired data | FA common wireless networking standard using radio waves |
C
Definitions
Wireless communications technology
D
Fill in the Blanks
Complete each line of code by filling in the missing parts.
1.
Wireless technology uses _____ waves
2.
Wi-Fi signals can suffer from ____________
3.
Wireless devices can move ______ on site
4.
Wireless data is easier to _________
5.
Wi-Fi is a common ________ standard
E
Spot the Error
Shade in the letter of the line that contains an error.
Question 1
A
Wireless never uses radio
B
It has a limited range
C
Signals can face interference
Question 2
A
Wi-Fi never uses radio waves
B
It offers mobility
C
It has a defined range
D
Interference can occur
Question 3
A
It uses radio waves
B
It has unlimited range
C
Signals can interfere
Question 4
A
Devices can move freely
B
Range is always unlimited
C
Interference can occur
D
It uses radio waves
Question 5
A
Wireless uses radio waves
B
It offers device mobility
C
It is never intercepted
Answer Key
Wireless communications technology
Section A: Quick Questions
Q1
A — Yes
Q2
A — No
Q3
A — Yes
Q4
B — Yes
Q5
B — Yes
Section B: Match the Pairs
Q1
Wireless technology → Carries data through radio waves within range of an access point
Q2
Wi-Fi → A common wireless networking standard using radio waves
Q3
Moving freely within coverage without physical cables → Wireless mobility
Q4
Signal disruption caused by other devices or obstacles → Interference
Q5
Wireless technology never uses radio waves → Wrong - wireless technology relies on radio waves to carry data
Q6
Wireless data is just as hard to intercept as wired data → Wrong - wireless data is more exposed to interception in open air
Section C: Definitions
Q1
Wireless communications technology — Technology that carries data through radio waves within range of an access point, offering mobility but limited range and security.Section D: Fill in the Blanks
Q1
Wireless technology uses radio wavesQ2
Wi-Fi signals can suffer from interferenceQ3
Wireless devices can move freely on siteQ4
Wireless data is easier to interceptQ5
Wi-Fi is a common wireless standardSection E: Spot the Error
Q1
A — Wireless technology does use radio waves to carry data.
Q2
A — Wi-Fi is a wireless technology that does rely on radio waves.
Q3
B — Wireless range is limited by distance from the access point, not unlimited.
Q4
B — Wireless range is limited, not unlimited - coverage drops with distance.
Q5
C — Wireless data is easier to intercept, not immune to it.