CWNA Professional Standards & Competencies 4

Question 1

A CWNA professional is hired to verify that a hospital's WLAN meets Joint Commission wireless standards. What type of engagement is this?

Accepted Answer

Compliance audit

Answer

Verifying that a WLAN meets industry-specific regulatory or accreditation standards is classified as a compliance audit engagement.

Question 2

Which skill differentiates a CWNA from a general network administrator when troubleshooting poor WLAN performance?

Accepted Answer

Interpreting RF spectrum analyzer output to identify interference sources

Answer

Reading and interpreting spectrum analyzer output to identify non-802.11 interference is a wireless-specific skill that sets CWNA professionals apart from general IT staff.

Question 3

When a CWNA professional delivers a post-deployment report, which element is MOST critical for the client's ongoing operations team?

Accepted Answer

Channel plan, AP placement map, and configuration baseline

Answer

The channel plan, AP placement map, and configuration baseline give the operations team the information needed to maintain, troubleshoot, and expand the network.

Question 4

A wireless professional is asked to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before accessing a client's network. Why is this a standard professional practice?

Accepted Answer

It protects the client's confidential network architecture and business information

Answer

NDAs protect the client's sensitive network topology, security configurations, and business data that the professional will encounter during the engagement.

Question 5

Which CWNP certification is the recommended prerequisite or companion to the CWNA for professionals pursuing advanced wireless security knowledge?

Accepted Answer

CWSP

Answer

The CWSP (Certified Wireless Security Professional) credential focuses specifically on wireless security and pairs naturally with the CWNA for professionals seeking security depth.

CWNA - Wireless Network Administrator Practice Test

CWNA - Wireless Network Administrator Practice Test

CWNA Professional Standards & Competencies 4