Wireless Communication Basics
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Which electromagnetic phenomenon is mentioned as a less common method of achieving wireless communications?

  • X-rays
  • Light (correct)
  • Infrared radiation
  • Gamma rays
  • What technology is used for wireless communication over short distances, such as a few meters for Bluetooth?

  • Microwaves
  • Ultraviolet waves
  • Radio waves
  • Infrared waves (correct)
  • What term was used initially for the first radio transmitting and receiving technology?

  • Wireless telegraphy (correct)
  • Telephony
  • Telecommunications
  • Cable telegraphy
  • Which of the following is mentioned as an application of radio wireless technology?

    <p>GPS units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What replaced the term 'wireless' around 1920 in the context of radio technology?

    <p>Radio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common wireless technology mentioned in the text?

    <p>Bluetooth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which application is NOT mentioned as an example of radio wireless technology?

    <p>Television remote controls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the term 'wireless' initially used for the first radio transmitting and receiving technology?

    <p>Between 1890 and 1920</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which electromagnetic phenomenon is mentioned as a less common method of achieving wireless communications?

    <p>Electric fields</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What replaced the term 'wireless' around 1920 in the context of radio technology?

    <p>'Radio'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Wireless Communications

    • Infrared is a less common method of achieving wireless communications, using electromagnetic phenomenon.

    Radio Technology

    • The term "radio" was initially used as "wireless" for the first radio transmitting and receiving technology.
    • Around 1920, the term "radio" replaced "wireless" in the context of radio technology.

    Short-Distance Wireless Communication

    • Bluetooth technology is used for wireless communication over short distances, typically a few meters.

    Applications of Radio Wireless Technology

    • Radio wireless technology has applications in various fields, such as:
      • Radio broadcasting
      • Mobile phones
      • Wi-Fi networks
      • Satellite communication
      • GPS (Global Positioning System)

    Exceptions

    • Television is NOT mentioned as an example of radio wireless technology.

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    Test your knowledge of wireless communication with this quiz that covers various types of wireless technologies, including radio waves and Bluetooth. Explore the transfer of information between devices without the use of physical connectors or cables.

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