What is the purpose of a Wi-Fi hotspot?

To provide wireless internet access

What is a mesh Wi-Fi system designed to do?

Extend wireless coverage seamlessly

Wireless Networking 30 MCQs, Wi-Fi Standards and Security

Test your knowledge of wireless networking with this in-depth MCQ quiz. Covering Wi-Fi standards, protocols and security measures, this exam is ideal for networking enthusiasts and IT professionals. Boost your expertise today!

Questions (30)

What does the acronym Wi-Fi stand for?
- a) Wireless Fidelity
- b) Wired Free Internet
- c) Wide Frequency Internet
- d) Wireless Freedom
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Correct Wireless Fidelity
Which IEEE standard defines Wi-Fi technology?
- a) IEEE 802.3
- b) IEEE 802.11
- c) IEEE 802.15
- d) IEEE 802.16
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Correct IEEE 802.11
What frequency bands are commonly used in Wi-Fi networks?
- a) 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz
- b) 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
- c) 5 GHz and 60 GHz
- d) 1 GHz and 2 GHz
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Correct 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Which Wi-Fi standard supports speeds up to 54 Mbps?
- a) 802.11a
- b) 802.11b
- c) 802.11g
- d) 802.11n
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Correct 802.11g
What is the maximum theoretical speed of 802.11ac Wi-Fi?
- a) 600 Mbps
- b) 1.3 Gbps
- c) 3.2 Gbps
- d) 7 Gbps
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Correct 7 Gbps
WPA stands for:
- a) Wireless Protected Access
- b) Wi-Fi Protected Access
- c) Wireless Private Authentication
- d) Wi-Fi Private Access
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Correct Wi-Fi Protected Access
Which encryption method is considered the most secure for modern Wi-Fi networks?
- a) WEP
- b) WPA
- c) WPA2
- d) WPA3
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Correct WPA3
What is the main purpose of a Service Set Identifier (SSID) in Wi-Fi networks?
- a) To encrypt data
- b) To identify a Wi-Fi network
- c) To authenticate users
- d) To manage bandwidth
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Correct To identify a Wi-Fi network
Which Wi-Fi frequency band offers better range but is more prone to interference?
- a) 2.4 GHz
- b) 5 GHz
- c) 60 GHz
- d) 1 GHz
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Correct 2.4 GHz
What is the purpose of a Wi-Fi hotspot?
- a) To manage network security
- b) To provide wireless internet access
- c) To increase signal range
- d) To connect multiple devices using cables
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Correct To provide wireless internet access
Which Wi-Fi standard introduced OFDMA technology?
- a) 802.11g
- b) 802.11n
- c) 802.11ac
- d) 802.11ax
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Correct 802.11ax
Which security protocol replaced WEP due to its vulnerabilities?
- a) WPA
- b) WPA2
- c) WPA3
- d) TKIP
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Correct WPA
Which of the following is a feature of Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)?
- a) Single-user MIMO
- b) Increased latency
- c) MU-MIMO support
- d) Limited device capacity
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Correct MU-MIMO support
What is a mesh Wi-Fi system designed to do?
- a) Increase internet speed
- b) Extend wireless coverage seamlessly
- c) Replace traditional routers
- d) Provide higher security
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Correct Extend wireless coverage seamlessly
Which of the following is NOT a Wi-Fi security threat?
- a) Packet sniffing
- b) Phishing
- c) Rogue access points
- d) Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks
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Correct Phishing
What technology does Wi-Fi use to avoid collisions during data transmission?
- a) CSMA/CD
- b) CSMA/CA
- c) Token Ring
- d) Time Division Multiplexing
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Correct CSMA/CA
Which Wi-Fi standard operates exclusively in the 60 GHz band?
- a) 802.11a
- b) 802.11ac
- c) 802.11ad
- d) 802.11ax
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Correct 802.11ad
What is the default port used by WPA2-Enterprise for authentication?
- a) 80
- b) 443
- c) 1812
- d) 8080
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Correct 1812
Which of the following is a Wi-Fi vulnerability associated with open networks?
- a) DNS hijacking
- b) Data interception
- c) IP spoofing
- d) Packet duplication
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Correct Data interception
What is the typical range of a standard indoor Wi-Fi network on 2.4 GHz?
- a) 20-30 meters
- b) 50-70 meters
- c) 100-150 meters
- d) 200-300 meters
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Correct 50-70 meters
Which technology in Wi-Fi 6 reduces power consumption for connected devices?
- a) Beamforming
- b) OFDMA
- c) Target Wake Time (TWT)
- d) MU-MIMO
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Correct Target Wake Time (TWT)
What is the maximum theoretical speed of 802.11n?
- a) 150 Mbps
- b) 300 Mbps
- c) 600 Mbps
- d) 1.2 Gbps
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Correct 600 Mbps
What does "SSID hiding" do in a Wi-Fi network?
- a) Prevent unauthorized access
- b) Make the network invisible to devices
- c) Encrypt transmitted data
- d) Improve connection speeds
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Correct Make the network invisible to devices
What type of Wi-Fi antenna provides coverage in all directions?
- a) Directional
- b) Omnidirectional
- c) Parabolic
- d) Yagi
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Correct Omnidirectional
Which of the following is an advantage of Wi-Fi 6 over previous standards?
- a) Reduced device capacity
- b) Higher interference
- c) Faster speeds and lower latency
- d) Limited range
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Correct Faster speeds and lower latency
WPA3 introduces which feature for improved security?
- a) TKIP encryption
- b) SAE (Simultaneous Authentication of Equals)
- c) Pre-shared key encryption
- d) WPS support
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Correct SAE (Simultaneous Authentication of Equals)
What is the primary function of Wi-Fi Direct?
- a) Connect devices without a traditional network
- b) Increase internet speed
- c) Extend wireless range
- d) Encrypt data for security
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Correct Connect devices without a traditional network
Which protocol is used to manage handoffs between Wi-Fi access points?
- a) DHCP
- b) ICMP
- c) 802.11r
- d) ARP
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Correct 802.11r
What does the term "bandwidth throttling" mean in Wi-Fi networks?
- a) Increasing network speed
- b) Limiting data usage on a connection
- c) Preventing unauthorized access
- d) Boosting signal strength
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Correct Limiting data usage on a connection
Which frequency band is less congested and offers faster speeds in Wi-Fi networks?
- a) 2.4 GHz
- b) 5 GHz
- c) 60 GHz
- d) 900 MHz
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Correct 5 GHz

Wireless Networking 30 MCQs, Wi-Fi Standards and Security

Questions (30)

What does the acronym Wi-Fi stand for?

Which IEEE standard defines Wi-Fi technology?

What frequency bands are commonly used in Wi-Fi networks?

Which Wi-Fi standard supports speeds up to 54 Mbps?

What is the maximum theoretical speed of 802.11ac Wi-Fi?

WPA stands for:

Which encryption method is considered the most secure for modern Wi-Fi networks?

What is the main purpose of a Service Set Identifier (SSID) in Wi-Fi networks?

Which Wi-Fi frequency band offers better range but is more prone to interference?

What is the purpose of a Wi-Fi hotspot?

Which Wi-Fi standard introduced OFDMA technology?

Which security protocol replaced WEP due to its vulnerabilities?

Which of the following is a feature of Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)?

What is a mesh Wi-Fi system designed to do?

Which of the following is NOT a Wi-Fi security threat?

What technology does Wi-Fi use to avoid collisions during data transmission?

Which Wi-Fi standard operates exclusively in the 60 GHz band?

What is the default port used by WPA2-Enterprise for authentication?

Which of the following is a Wi-Fi vulnerability associated with open networks?

What is the typical range of a standard indoor Wi-Fi network on 2.4 GHz?

Which technology in Wi-Fi 6 reduces power consumption for connected devices?

What is the maximum theoretical speed of 802.11n?

What does "SSID hiding" do in a Wi-Fi network?

What type of Wi-Fi antenna provides coverage in all directions?

Which of the following is an advantage of Wi-Fi 6 over previous standards?

WPA3 introduces which feature for improved security?

What is the primary function of Wi-Fi Direct?

Which protocol is used to manage handoffs between Wi-Fi access points?

What does the term "bandwidth throttling" mean in Wi-Fi networks?

Which frequency band is less congested and offers faster speeds in Wi-Fi networks?

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