BTEC Digital Information Technology Practice Test

A Personal Hotspot refers to a feature on smartphones and other devices that enables users to share their mobile data connection with other devices, effectively creating a small local Wi-Fi network. This allows various devices, such as tablets or laptops, to connect to the internet using the cellular data from the smartphone.

When activated, the Personal Hotspot uses tethering technology to enable devices in proximity to access the internet. This is especially useful in situations where traditional Wi-Fi is unavailable, such as while traveling or in remote locations. The hotspot feature can often be configured with a password, ensuring that only authorized devices can connect, enhancing the security of the connection.

The other options do not accurately define a Personal Hotspot; a public wireless network typically refers to Wi-Fi connections available in cafés or public spaces, a device that boosts Wi-Fi signals does not involve mobile data sharing, and a secure method for browsing the web relates more to privacy measures online rather than to the sharing of a mobile data connection. Thus, the definition centered around tethering speaks directly to the core functionality of a Personal Hotspot.