ITPEC FE Morning October 2023 Question 33
In telecommunication, which of the following is a standard for wireless broadband communication for mobile devices and data terminals?
Explanation
LTE — the cellular standard for wireless broadband to mobile phones and data terminals.
LTE (Long Term Evolution), standardised by 3GPP, is the mobile broadband technology of the 4G generation. It carries high-speed data over the mobile operator's cellular network over wide areas, which is what the question describes.
Answer (b)
Why not others:
- •(a) IEEE 802.11 — wireless LAN (Wi-Fi), covering a building or room from an access point, not a cellular service
- •(c) NFC — near field communication over a few centimetres, used for contactless payment and cards
- •(d) UWB — ultra-wideband, short-range radio used for precise positioning and short-range data transfer
Key rule: Match wireless standards by range: NFC centimetres, UWB and Bluetooth metres, Wi-Fi a building, LTE and 5G a cellular network.
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