Consider the following communication technologies : Closed-circuit T

Consider the following communication technologies :

  • Closed-circuit Television
  • Radio Frequency Identification
  • Wireless Local Area Network

Which of the above are considered Short-Range devices/technologies ?

1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2022
All three technologies – Closed-circuit Television (CCTV), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), and Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) – are considered short-range devices/technologies, especially when compared to long-range communication systems like cellular networks or satellite communication.
– CCTV systems, particularly wireless ones, operate within a limited range, typically covering a building or property.
– RFID systems, especially passive RFID, have very short read ranges (centimeters to meters), though active RFID can extend this. They are primarily for local identification or tracking.
– WLAN (Wi-Fi) is designed for local area coverage within buildings, homes, or limited outdoor hotspots, typically extending tens to hundreds of meters.
The term “short-range” is relative. While ranges vary greatly within each category based on specific implementation (e.g., frequency, power), in the general context of communication technologies, all three are typically used for localized communication or surveillance rather than wide-area networking or long-distance transmission.
Exit mobile version