Q1. What does SSID stand for?
- A.Service Set Identifier✓ Correct
- B.Secure System ID
- C.Service System Identification
- D.Secure Set Identifier
Explanation: SSID stands for Service Set Identifier. It is the name assigned to a Wi-Fi (wireless) network.
CompTIA Network+ Acronyms Practice Questions: Wireless
18 free, exam-style CompTIA Network+ Acronyms (N10-009) practice questions covering Wireless. Each question shows the correct answer and a clear explanation. Ready for the real thing? Take the full timed quiz below.
Q2. What does WPA stand for?
- A.Wi-Fi Protected Access✓ Correct
- B.Wireless Private Access
- C.Wireless Protected Area
- D.Wi-Fi Public Access
Explanation: WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access. It is a security standard for users of computing devices equipped with wireless internet connections.
Q3. What does LTE stand for?
- A.Long-Term Evolution✓ Correct
- B.Local Telecommunication Exchange
- C.Linear Transmission encoding
- D.Low Traffic Environment
Explanation: LTE stands for Long-Term Evolution. It is a standard for wireless broadband communication for mobile devices and data terminals.
Q4. What does GSM stand for?
- A.Global System for Mobile Communications✓ Correct
- B.General Standard Model
- C.Global Satellite Mode
- D.Generic Service Module
Explanation: GSM stands for Global System for Mobile Communications. It is a standard developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) to describe the protocols for second-generation (2G) digital cellular networks.
Q5. What does CDMA stand for?
- A.Code Division Multiple Access✓ Correct
- B.Central Digital Mobile Access
- C.Carrier Data Management Association
- D.Common Data Multiplexing Algorithm
Explanation: CDMA stands for Code Division Multiple Access. It is a channel access method used by various radio communication technologies.
Q6. What does MIMO stand for?
- A.Multiple-Input Multiple-Output✓ Correct
- B.Multiple-Interface Multiple-Option
- C.Maximum-Input Maximum-Output
- D.Mobile-Internet Mobile-Operation
Explanation: MIMO stands for Multiple-Input Multiple-Output. It is a method for multiplying the capacity of a radio link using multiple transmission and receiving antennas to exploit multipath propagation.
Q7. What does RFID stand for?
- A.Radio Frequency Identification✓ Correct
- B.Remote Frequency ID
- C.Radio Format Interface Data
- D.Real-time Frequency Identification
Explanation: RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification. It relies on radio waves to wirelessly transfer data from a tag attached to an object, for the purposes of automatic identification and tracking.
Q8. What does NFC stand for?
- A.Near Field Communication✓ Correct
- B.Network Frequency Control
- C.New Field Connection
- D.Near Frequency Contact
Explanation: NFC stands for Near Field Communication. It is a set of communication protocols for communication between two electronic devices over a distance of 4 cm (11⁄2 in) or less.
Q9. What does WLC stand for?
- A.Wireless LAN Controller✓ Correct
- B.Wired Loop Connector
- C.WAN Link Concentrator
- D.Web Login Cache
Explanation: A WLC centrally manages lightweight wireless access points and WLAN configuration.
Q10. What does RSSI stand for in wireless networking?
- A.Received Signal Strength Indicator✓ Correct
- B.Remote Service Set Identifier
- C.Radio Security Session Interface
- D.Router Signal Synchronization Index
Explanation: RSSI indicates received wireless signal strength.
Q11. What does BSSID stand for?
- A.Basic Service Set Identifier✓ Correct
- B.Broadcast Secure Session ID
- C.Bridged Service Switch Interface
- D.Binary Signal Set Identifier
Explanation: A BSSID commonly identifies a specific wireless access point radio, often by MAC address.
Q12. What does ESSID stand for?
- A.Extended Service Set Identifier✓ Correct
- B.Encrypted Secure Session ID
- C.Ethernet Switch Service Identifier
- D.External Signal Strength Indicator
Explanation: An ESSID identifies a wireless network name spanning one or more access points.
Q13. What does AP stand for in wireless networking?
- A.Access Point✓ Correct
- B.Application Port
- C.Address Prefix
- D.Authentication Packet
Explanation: An Access Point provides wireless clients access to a wired or wireless network.
Q14. What does CAPWAP stand for?
- A.Control And Provisioning of Wireless Access Points✓ Correct
- B.Cable Access Protocol for WAN Aggregation Points
- C.Central Authentication Path With Access Policy
- D.Carrier Allocation Protocol for Wireless Applications
Explanation: CAPWAP is used between wireless LAN controllers and lightweight access points.
Q15. What does LWAP stand for?
- A.Lightweight Access Point✓ Correct
- B.Local WAN Aggregation Port
- C.Layered Wireless Authentication Protocol
- D.Logical Web Application Proxy
Explanation: A lightweight access point is centrally managed, commonly by a wireless LAN controller.
Q16. What does OFDMA stand for?
- A.Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access✓ Correct
- B.Optical Fiber Data Management Architecture
- C.Open Firewall Device Management Agent
- D.Ordered Frame Delivery Multiple Adapter
Explanation: OFDMA lets Wi-Fi 6 divide channels into resource units for efficient multiuser transmissions.
Q17. What does MU-MIMO stand for?
- A.Multi-User Multiple Input Multiple Output✓ Correct
- B.Managed Uplink Media Internet Message Option
- C.Multicast User Mobile IP Management Object
- D.Multiple Unit Management Interface Module Output
Explanation: MU-MIMO allows an access point to communicate with multiple clients more efficiently.
Q18. What does WPA3-SAE stand for?
- A.Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 Simultaneous Authentication of Equals✓ Correct
- B.Wireless Packet Analysis 3 Secure Access Edge
- C.Wide Port Aggregation 3 Service Authentication Engine
- D.Wi-Fi Protected Address 3 Session Accounting Exchange
Explanation: SAE is the stronger WPA3 personal authentication method replacing WPA2-PSK behavior.