Wireless Networking Quiz

In setting up a new office network, which of the following is NOT considered a standard layout for connecting computers and devices?

• Star

• Ring

• Spiral

• Mesh

How do smartphones connect to the internet when Wi-Fi is not available?

• Through underground fiber optic cables

• Using radio transmissions

• By metal conductors

• Through direct physical connections

Imagine a scenario where you've been using your mobile phone for various tasks daily for over a decade. According to the World Health Organization, the long-term effects of such extensive mobile phone use:

• Have been proven to increase brain tumors

• Require further research, especially for use over periods longer than 15 years

• Show consistent evidence of adverse health effects

• Are not a concern for public health

Ken is driving through the bustling streets of New York City, talking on his cell phone. In this scenario, what percentage of all motor vehicle crashes are contributed to by the use of cell phones, as reported by the National Safety Council?

• 5%

• 10%

• 26%

• 50%

Imagine you're responsible for disposing of old wireless devices at a large corporation. What should be your primary environmental concern?

• Energy consumption during their operational lifetime

• Air pollution generated during their manufacturing process

• Water pollution resulting from battery leaks

• Harmful materials from the devices affecting humans and wildlife

Malik setting up a home office and wants to have internet access. Which of the following hardware is NOT required for setting up a wireless network in your home office?

• Modem

• Ethernet cable

• Wireless network adapter

• Wireless router

Xander is setting up a mobile network for a large outdoor festival. She wants to ensure that the network can support high-speed internet access for attendees. What speeds are 4G LTE networks designed to provide up to?

• 100 Mbit/s for high mobility communication

• 300 Mbit/s download rates

• 1 Gbit/s for stationary communication

• 30 to 40 mbps for multiple users

WiMAX is considered a better choice for:

• High-cost network installation in developed countries

• Short-range networking within buildings

• Long-range networking spanning kilometers

• Exclusive use in mobile phones

When Sean uses a secure messaging app to communicate, the app uses:

• Different keys for encryption and decryption

• The same key for both encryption and decryption

• A public key for encryption and a private key for decryption

Amy is setting up a secure home Wi-Fi network. Which encryption standard does WPA2 use to ensure the network's security?

• DES

• AES

• SSL

• WEP