UPSC Prelims 2009·GS1·science-and-technology·it and communication

WiMAX is related to which one of the following?

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  1. ABiotechnology
  2. BSpace technology
  3. CMissile technology
  4. DCommunication technologyCorrect

Explanation

WiMAX stands for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access. It is a wireless broadband technology based on the IEEE 802.16 standards. It is designed to provide high speed internet access over long distances, serving as a wireless alternative to cable and DSL. Since its primary function is the wireless transmission of data and voice over networks, it falls under the category of communication technology. It is often compared to Wi-Fi but operates over much larger areas, such as entire cities.
science-and-technology: WiMAX is related to which one of the following?

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