CWS 101 (certified Wireless Specialist
questions with actual answers.
If created correctly, what document would define the available infrastructure services on an existing
wired network?
Select one:
a. Security Policy
b. Request for Proposal (RFP)
c. Network Diagram
d. Bill of Materials (BoM) ANS - Network Diagram
What kind of antenna is most frequently used with indoor APs?
Select one:
a. Internal
b. Parabolic dish
c. Yagi
d. Grid ANS - Internal
Using Dynamic Rate Switching (DRS), when a client must change to a lower data rate, what best defines
the action?
Select one:
a. A client lowers the data rate by 5% each time
,b. The client lowers the data rate to the lowest data rate supported each time
c. The client lowers the data rate by 1 Mbps each time
d. The client lowers the data rate to the next lowest fixed rate that should work properly based on link
quality ANS - The client lowers the data rate to the next lowest fixed rate that should work properly
based on link quality
An AP offers a captive portal within the AP software. For what is this feature most likely to be used?
Select one:
a. RADIUS authentication
b. RBAC (Role-Based Access Control)
c. Guest access
d. VPN access ANS - Guest access
Why would you use external antennas for an AP mounted indoors?
Select one:
a. To accomplish a specific coverage objective
b. To increase the maximum possible data rate of the AP
c. To decrease the cost of the AP
d. To decrease the radio output power in a specific direction ANS - To accomplish a specific coverage
objective
What is required for some 5 GHz channels that may prevent their consistent use near an airport?
Select one:
a. RBAC (Role-Based Access Control)
, b. WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2)
c. DRS (Dynamic Rate Switching)
d. DFS ( Dynamic Frequency Selection) ANS - DFS ( Dynamic Frequency Selection)
What is implemented in 802.11 networks to increase the probability that higher priority
communications will occur before lower priority communications?
Select one:
a. Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)
b. Load Balancing
c. Dynamic Rate Switching (DRS)
d. Quality of Service (QoS) ANS - Quality of Service (QoS)
What statement best defines a staggered channel plan or multiple channel architecture (MCA)?
Select one:
a. Using one channel for all APs and reducing the output power on every other AP
b. Alternating non-overlapping channels for APs with sufficient physical space provided before reusing a
channel
c. Alternating overlapping channels for APs without concern for physical space between APs
d. Using one channel for all APs and controlling which APs communicate with a centralized controller
ANS - Alternating non-overlapping channels for APs with sufficient physical space provided before
reusing a channel
In what frequency band does an 802.11ax (HE) device operate where in older devices do not operate?
Select one:
questions with actual answers.
If created correctly, what document would define the available infrastructure services on an existing
wired network?
Select one:
a. Security Policy
b. Request for Proposal (RFP)
c. Network Diagram
d. Bill of Materials (BoM) ANS - Network Diagram
What kind of antenna is most frequently used with indoor APs?
Select one:
a. Internal
b. Parabolic dish
c. Yagi
d. Grid ANS - Internal
Using Dynamic Rate Switching (DRS), when a client must change to a lower data rate, what best defines
the action?
Select one:
a. A client lowers the data rate by 5% each time
,b. The client lowers the data rate to the lowest data rate supported each time
c. The client lowers the data rate by 1 Mbps each time
d. The client lowers the data rate to the next lowest fixed rate that should work properly based on link
quality ANS - The client lowers the data rate to the next lowest fixed rate that should work properly
based on link quality
An AP offers a captive portal within the AP software. For what is this feature most likely to be used?
Select one:
a. RADIUS authentication
b. RBAC (Role-Based Access Control)
c. Guest access
d. VPN access ANS - Guest access
Why would you use external antennas for an AP mounted indoors?
Select one:
a. To accomplish a specific coverage objective
b. To increase the maximum possible data rate of the AP
c. To decrease the cost of the AP
d. To decrease the radio output power in a specific direction ANS - To accomplish a specific coverage
objective
What is required for some 5 GHz channels that may prevent their consistent use near an airport?
Select one:
a. RBAC (Role-Based Access Control)
, b. WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2)
c. DRS (Dynamic Rate Switching)
d. DFS ( Dynamic Frequency Selection) ANS - DFS ( Dynamic Frequency Selection)
What is implemented in 802.11 networks to increase the probability that higher priority
communications will occur before lower priority communications?
Select one:
a. Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)
b. Load Balancing
c. Dynamic Rate Switching (DRS)
d. Quality of Service (QoS) ANS - Quality of Service (QoS)
What statement best defines a staggered channel plan or multiple channel architecture (MCA)?
Select one:
a. Using one channel for all APs and reducing the output power on every other AP
b. Alternating non-overlapping channels for APs with sufficient physical space provided before reusing a
channel
c. Alternating overlapping channels for APs without concern for physical space between APs
d. Using one channel for all APs and controlling which APs communicate with a centralized controller
ANS - Alternating non-overlapping channels for APs with sufficient physical space provided before
reusing a channel
In what frequency band does an 802.11ax (HE) device operate where in older devices do not operate?
Select one:
