An independent basic service set (IBSS) is commonly referred to as which type of network?

An independent basic service set (IBSS) is commonly referred to as which type of network?

• A. Ad Hoc Network.
• B. Infrastructure Network.
• C. Managed Network.
• D. Enterprise Network.

Answer: (A)

An independent basic service set is a wireless LAN topology where stations communicate directly with each other without an access point. This peer-to-peer, spontaneous setup is the hallmark of an ad hoc network, because there is no central infrastructure coordinating all traffic.

In contrast, an infrastructure network relies on an access point to manage communication and connect to other networks, which is not the case in an IBSS. The terms managed or enterprise network describe organizational or management aspects rather than the topology, and they imply some centralized control typical of larger deployments. So the scenario described by an IBSS fits the ad hoc network concept best.