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CWNP CWISA-102 Exam - Topic 1 Question 28 Discussion

What organization maintains and publishes the 802.15.4 Standard?
B) IEEE
A) Bluetooth SIG
C) IETF
D) Zigbee Alliance

CWNP CWISA-102 Exam - Topic 1 Question 28 Discussion

Actual exam question for CWNP's CWISA-102 exam
Question #: 28
Topic #: 1
[All CWISA-102 Questions]

What organization maintains and publishes the 802.15.4 Standard?

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Suggested Answer: B

Captive Portals for Guest Access:These are web pages that intercept users' requests before granting full internet access. They often require agreeing to terms, entering basic information, or viewing ads.

Hospitality Fit:Captive portals are simple to deploy, require minimal user setup, and provide control for the hospitality provider (e.g., usage limits).

Why Other Options Are Less Common:

NTLM:Microsoft authentication, mainly for corporate networks, too complex for casual guest use.

Kerberos:Complex authentication for enterprise, overkill for guest Wi-Fi

SIM Cards:Used in cellular devices, not for general Wi-Fi access.

References:

Captive Portals:References of how they work and their use cases.

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Zack
7 months ago
Surprised to learn it's not Zigbee!
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Rosalyn
8 months ago
Nope, it's definitely IEEE.
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Beata
8 months ago
Wait, I thought Zigbee Alliance was in charge of that?
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Bok
8 months ago
Totally agree, IEEE is the right answer!
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Shawnta
8 months ago
It's the IEEE that handles the 802.15.4 Standard.
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Buffy
9 months ago
I'm torn between IEEE and Zigbee Alliance. I know Zigbee uses 802.15.4, but does that mean they maintain it?
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Venita
9 months ago
I feel like I saw a question about this in practice exams, and I think IEEE was the answer. It makes sense since they cover a lot of networking standards.
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Yaeko
9 months ago
I remember studying about Zigbee and its relation to 802.15.4, but I don't think the Zigbee Alliance publishes the standard itself.
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Maricela
9 months ago
I think the IEEE is the one that handles the 802 standards, but I'm not completely sure if it's specifically for 802.15.4.
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Aileen
9 months ago
Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. The 802 standards are typically managed by the IEEE, which is a professional organization for electrical and electronics engineers. The 802.15.4 standard is specifically for low-power wireless personal area networks, so it makes sense that a group like the Zigbee Alliance, which focuses on that technology, would be responsible for maintaining it. I'll go with option D.
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Alaine
9 months ago
The 802.15.4 standard is all about wireless personal area networks, right? In that case, I think the Zigbee Alliance might be the organization that maintains it, so I'll go with option D.
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Winfred
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know the 802 standards are usually maintained by the IEEE, but I can't recall if that's specifically the case for 802.15.4. I'll have to think this through a bit more.
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Tamra
9 months ago
I'm pretty sure the IEEE maintains the 802.15.4 standard, so I'll go with option B.
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Altha
1 year ago
I don't need to take this exam. I already know everything there is to know about wireless standards. I'm basically the IEEE's chief advisor.
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Gilberto
1 year ago
The Bluetooth SIG? No way, that's for a completely different technology. This has to be the IEEE.
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Elden
1 year ago
I've heard of the IETF, but they're more about internet protocols. This is definitely an IEEE thing.
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Tasia
1 year ago
Definitely the IEEE, they handle a lot of technical standards.
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Stephaine
1 year ago
I agree, the IEEE is responsible for that standard.
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Mabelle
1 year ago
Yeah, the IEEE is the one that maintains the 802.15.4 Standard.
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Sol
1 year ago
I think it's the IEEE.
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Tora
1 year ago
Hmm, the Zigbee Alliance sounds like it could be involved, but I'm pretty sure the IEEE is the organization behind this one.
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Vonda
1 year ago
The Zigbee Alliance sounds like it could be involved, but it's actually the IEEE.
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Nu
1 year ago
Yeah, you're right. The IEEE is the organization behind it.
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Mike
1 year ago
I think the IEEE is the one that maintains and publishes the 802.15.4 Standard.
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Lonny
1 year ago
The 802.15.4 Standard is all about wireless personal area networks, so it's gotta be the IEEE, right? They handle all those 802 standards.
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Sharen
1 year ago
No, it's not the IEEE. The Zigbee Alliance is the organization responsible for the 802.15.4 Standard.
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Frank
1 year ago
Actually, it's the Zigbee Alliance that maintains and publishes the 802.15.4 Standard.
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Rene
1 year ago
Yes, you're correct! The IEEE is the organization that maintains and publishes the 802.15.4 Standard.
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Sylvia
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think it might be B) IEEE.
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Mirta
1 year ago
I agree with Michal, Zigbee Alliance is responsible for the 802.15.4 Standard.
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Michal
1 year ago
I think the answer is D) Zigbee Alliance.
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