Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs)
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A
Quick Questions
Shade in the A or B circle for each question.
1. Does a WPAN wirelessly connect devices over a very short range?
2. Is Bluetooth typically used to power a WPAN?
3. Do devices usually need to pair before joining a WPAN?
4. Is a smartwatch connecting to a phone an example of a WPAN?
5. Does a WPAN cover a wider range than a LAN?
B
Match the Pairs
Draw a line connecting each item on the left to its match on the right.
| Left column | Right column | |
|---|---|---|
| 1WPAN | AThe common wireless technology behind most WPAN connections | |
| 2Bluetooth | BWPAN example | |
| 3Linking two devices so they can communicate wirelessly | CWrong - a WPAN only covers a very short range around one person | |
| 4Earbuds or a smartwatch connecting to a nearby phone | DDevice pairing | |
| 5A WPAN can connect devices across an entire city | EWrong - a WPAN connects devices wirelessly, not by cable | |
| 6A WPAN always requires physical cables to connect devices | FWirelessly connects devices over a very short range around one person |
C
Definitions
WPAN
D
Fill in the Blanks
Complete each line of code by filling in the missing parts.
1.
A WPAN connects devices over a short _____
2.
A WPAN typically uses _________ technology
3.
Earbuds often connect using a ____
4.
Setting up a WPAN starts with device _______
5.
A WPAN covers a much smaller _____ than a LAN
E
Spot the Error
Shade in the letter of the line that contains an error.
Question 1
A
A WPAN covers wide distances
B
It connects nearby devices
C
Bluetooth is often used
Question 2
A
A WPAN needs no pairing step
B
It connects nearby devices
C
Bluetooth is often used
Question 3
A
A WPAN links nearby devices
B
It spans an entire building
C
Bluetooth is a common example
Question 4
A
Earbuds often use a WPAN
B
It requires wired cables only
C
Pairing connects the devices
Question 5
A
A WPAN uses Bluetooth
B
It links nearby devices
C
It spans many kilometres
Answer Key
Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs)
Section A: Quick Questions
Q1
A — Yes
Q2
A — Yes
Q3
B — Yes
Q4
A — Yes
Q5
B — No
Section B: Match the Pairs
Q1
WPAN → Wirelessly connects devices over a very short range around one person
Q2
Bluetooth → The common wireless technology behind most WPAN connections
Q3
Linking two devices so they can communicate wirelessly → Device pairing
Q4
Earbuds or a smartwatch connecting to a nearby phone → WPAN example
Q5
A WPAN can connect devices across an entire city → Wrong - a WPAN only covers a very short range around one person
Q6
A WPAN always requires physical cables to connect devices → Wrong - a WPAN connects devices wirelessly, not by cable
Section C: Definitions
Q1
WPAN — A network that wirelessly connects devices over a very short range around one person, typically using Bluetooth.Section D: Fill in the Blanks
Q1
A WPAN connects devices over a short rangeQ2
A WPAN typically uses Bluetooth technologyQ3
Earbuds often connect using a WPANQ4
Setting up a WPAN starts with device pairingQ5
A WPAN covers a much smaller range than a LANSection E: Spot the Error
Q1
A — A WPAN covers a very short range, not wide distances.
Q2
A — Devices usually need to pair before connecting over a WPAN.
Q3
B — A WPAN covers a very short range, not an entire building.
Q4
B — A WPAN is wireless - it does not require wired cables only.
Q5
C — A WPAN spans a very short range, not many kilometres.