Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - Access Point

What is an access point?

• A type of network cable

• A type of network switch

• A device that allows wireless devices to connect to a network

• A software program for managing routers

Where can access points be found?

• In houses, businesses, and public locations

• Only in businesses

• Only in public locations

• Only in houses

What is the purpose of most access points?

• To provide access to a satellite network

• To provide access to a closed network

• To provide wireless access to the Internet

• To provide access to a Bluetooth network

What is another term often used synonymously with access point?

• Base station

• Switch

• Router

• Modem

What is the abbreviation commonly used for access point?

• LAN

• VPN

• WAN

• AP

Where are public access points commonly found?

• In stores, coffee shops, restaurants, and libraries

• In industrial zones

• In residential areas

• In private offices

What type of network access do access points typically provide?

• Wired access

• Wireless access

• Fiber optic access

• Satellite access

What is the main function of an access point in a large business?

• To allow employees to wirelessly connect to a central network

• To provide access to a public network

• To provide access to a closed network

• To provide access to a satellite network

What type of device is an access point?

• A type of network switch

• A software program for managing routers

• A wireless router

• A type of network cable

What is the purpose of an access point in a business setting?

• To provide access to a closed network

• To provide secure access to employees for accessing files from a network server

• To provide access to a public network

• To provide access to a satellite network