1. Wireless Technology

Question 1

What is infrared technology?

Answer 1

Infrared technology is a wireless technology that operates over a short range and cannot penetrate through walls and other obstructions.

Question 2

What range does infrared have?

Answer 2

approximately 5 meters

Question 3

What can infrared be used for in a leisure center?

Answer 3

1. Personal headsets
2. Remote controls
3. File transfer communication
4. Laptop peripherals

Question 4

Give 2 benefits on infrared technolgy

Answer 4

1. High security

2. Low power usage

Question 5

Give two cons of infrared technology

Answer 5

1. limited range

2. Low speed

Question 6

What is bluetooth technology?

Answer 6

Bluetooth is a wireless technology that permits wireless connection between electronic devices over short distances.

Question 7

How can bluetooth technology be used in a leisure center?

Answer 7

1. synchronisation between two devices
2. wearable heart rate monitor
3. linking peripherals to mobile devices

Question 8

Give two benefits of bluetooth technology

Answer 8

1. low power usage

2. automatic connection

Question 9

Give two cons of bluetooth technology

Answer 9

1. battery life of device can be reduced

2. low speed

Question 10

What is wifi technology?

Answer 10

Wi-Fi is a technology that permits wireless connection between electronic devices to share data or to access the Internet.

Question 11

What can wifi technology be used for in a leisure center?

Answer 11

1. personal use
2. member profile
3. progress leisure website

Question 12

Give two benefits of wifi technology

Answer 12

1. No cables needed

2. Automatic connection

Question 13

Give two cons of wifi technology

Answer 13

1. Slower and less secure than some wired connections

2. obstructions can slow down connection