COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS

TYPES OF NETWORKS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these connections is the MOST COMMON when connecting devices within a PAN?
A
Wi-Fi
B
Bluetooth
C
USB Cable
D
Ethernet Cable
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -PAN network connections can either be wired or wireless. Wired connection methods include USB and FireWire; wireless connection methods include Bluetooth (the most common), WiFi, IrDA, and Zigbee.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the PAN, the internet connection of one of the devices can be shared with the other device through Bluetooth tethering. Using this Bluetooth technology, you can pair a payment terminal with an Android or iOS tablet or smartphone that functions as a mobile POS system.

Detailed explanation-3: -PANs typically consist of laptops, smartphones, tablets, wearables, printers and entertainment devices. These devices are generally interconnected using some form of wireless technology. This kind of PAN could also be connected to the internet or other networks without wires.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology standard that is used for exchanging data between fixed and mobile devices over short distances and building personal area networks (PANs).

Detailed explanation-5: -ZigBee is a widely used personal area network (PAN) based on the IEEE 802.15.

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