Q32 · UPSC Prelims 2015 · Set A · Science and Technology

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With reference to 'Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology', which of the following statements is/are correct?1.It is a contactless communication technology that uses electromagnetic radio fields.2.NFC is designed for use by devices which can be at a distance of even a metre from each other.3.NFC can use encryption when sending sensitive information.Select the correct answer using the codes given below

A 1 and 2 only
B 3 only
C 1 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3

Correct answer: (c) 1 and 3 only

Explanation

  1. A

    1 and 2 only

    (a) 1 and 2 only. NFC is short-range radio communication, but the design range is a few centimetres, not a metre. Statement 2 is false, so this pair fails.

  2. B

    3 only

    (b) 3 only. Encryption of sensitive NFC payloads is possible, but statement 1 is also correct. 3 only is incomplete.

  3. C

    1 and 3 only

    (c) 1 and 3 only. NFC uses electromagnetic radio fields for contactless links and can encrypt sensitive data. Typical range is about 4 cm (order of centimetres), not a metre. 1 and 3 only is the official key.

  4. D

    1, 2 and 3

    (d) 1, 2 and 3. Statement 2’s one-metre claim is wrong, so the full set is not the key.

Summary. Official key is (c) 1 and 3 only. Near Field Communication is contactless radio over a few centimetres and can use encryption. It is not specified for devices a metre apart. Statement 2 therefore drops. The keyed pair is 1 and 3.

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