Question

Why does KNX RF natively support long frames?

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Answer

B — To support the KNX Secure Application Layer (authentication and encryption), so the media coupler is not the security weak point

Correct: long frames carry the KNX Secure Application Layer, giving authentication and encryption and removing the media coupler as the weak point.

Source

KNX Basic Course Documentation — 3.2 — p. 146

All proposed choices (exam context)
  1. A.To remove the need for a domain address or serial number
  2. B.To support the KNX Secure Application Layer (authentication and encryption), so the media coupler is not the security weak point
  3. C.To let unidirectional devices receive telegrams
  4. D.To raise the maximum transmission power above 25 mW
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