CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201)Mobile DevicesEasy
A technician is pairing a wireless keyboard with a tablet for the first time. After selecting the device from the Bluetooth menu, the tablet displays a code that must be entered on the keyboard. What is this security step called?
- ATethering
- BProvisioning
- CPasskey pairing
- DHandshaking
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Correct answer: C. Passkey pairing
Bluetooth passkey pairing requires the user to confirm or enter a matching numeric code on both devices to establish a secure, authenticated connection before communication begins.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Tethering shares a device's internet connection; it is unrelated to Bluetooth pairing codes.
- B. Provisioning refers to configuring a device for enterprise use, such as with MDM.
- D. Handshaking is a general networking term, not the specific Bluetooth pairing code step.
Bluetooth Passkey Pairing
A security step where a numeric code is displayed and entered/confirmed on both devices to authenticate a Bluetooth connection.
- Prevents unauthorized device pairing
- Sometimes called PIN pairing
- Required before data can be exchanged over Bluetooth
Memory trick: No passkey, no pairing — like a secret handshake