BTEC DIT C3 LAA - Communication Technologies

What is a blackspot?

• A place where the signal is around an average level.

• A place where your signal is extremely strong.

• A place where there's no signal.

• Cities where there's lots of Wi-Fi available.

What is an Ad-hoc network?

• An ad-hoc network is where two devices can directly communicate with each other through a router or other medium

• An ad-hoc network is a stand alone device that uses a router to help communicate with the internet

• An ad-hoc network is where two devices can directly communicate with each other, instead of through a medium like a router or wireless access point

• An ad-hoc network is a network where the wires have been made custom for the user and will allow a specialist network to be made

A short range technology that can connect multiple devices such as smartphones and speakers in a small area.

• Infra-red

• Wi-Fi

• Drone

• Bluetooth

Which of these is a drawback of an ad-hoc network?

• More devices can be added at any time

• They are flexible in how they can be set up

• They aren't useful at all

• There is no one single device that has overall control, which means it can become unorgainsed

A PAN is?

• A Personal Area Network

• A Pathetic Attempt at a Network

• A Propitiatory Network

• A Personal Access Network

Which of these are a type of Ad-hoc network? (click three)

• Personal Area Network (PAN)

• Open Wi-Fi

• Closed Wi-Fi

• Tethering or Personal Hotspots

• Closed wired network

Which of these may affect a network's availability? (choose three)

• Being in a rural locations

• Being in a developing country

• Having an expert user

• Using too many applications

• Mobile network coverage

Sending data to your device in a continuous flow whilst you are connected to the internet, without saving it to the device is known as what?

• Streaming

• Downloading

• Saving

• Opening

When one uses a bank card, they are required to enter their PIN. What does PIN stand for?

• Personal Instant Number

• Personal Identification Number

• Professional Instant Number

• Professional Identification Number

What is "Tethering"?

• A standard for connection sockets for connecting devices.

• Data sent to your device in a continuous flow.

• Where a smart phone acts as an access point allowing other devices to share its mobile broadband connection.

• A computer network used for data communication between devices