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Q36·GS Paper 1 · Prelims 2022

Identifying short-range communication technologies

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Question

Consider the following communication technologies: Which of the above are considered Short-Range devices/technologies?

  1. 1.

    Closed-circuit Television

  2. 2.

    Radio Frequency Identification

  3. 3.

    Wireless Local Area Network

Options

a

1 and 2 only

b

2 and 3 only

c

1 and 3 only

d

1, 2 and 3

Answer

Explanation

All three classified as short-range technologies. Closed-circuit Television (CCTV) operates on a localized, closed loop. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) functions over mere centimeters or a few meters (like toll tags). Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN / Wi-Fi) covers a highly localized area like a home or office.

Technologies operating within the confines of a single building, campus, or immediate physical proximity are universally classified as short-range.

Answer: (d).

Question details

Year

2022

Paper

GS Paper 1

Question

Q36

Subject

Science & Technology

Sub-topic

Computing, AI & IT

Type

Statement-based

Difficulty

Easy

Nature

Static

Source hint

National Frequency Allocation Plan / Short-Range Device Regulations

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