Professional Standards & Competencies Flashcards
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A CWS professional is asked to design a wireless network for a healthcare clinic. Which regulatory body's guidelines should primarily govern RF exposure limits in the US?
Answer: FCC
The FCC sets and enforces RF exposure limits for wireless devices and installations in the United States.
When documenting a wireless site survey, which deliverable is considered the industry standard minimum for a professional engagement?
Answer: A written report with heat maps and coverage data
Professional site surveys require a written report that includes heat maps, signal coverage data, and recommendations.
A client requests you install additional APs without a new site survey to expand coverage. What is the professionally responsible action?
Answer: Conduct at least a brief validation survey before adding APs
A wireless professional should always validate the RF environment before making changes to avoid interference and coverage issues.
Which certification body administers the CWS credential?
Answer: CWNP
CWNP (Certified Wireless Network Professional) is the organization that administers the CWS certification.
A CWS technician notices a neighbor's unauthorized AP is causing significant co-channel interference. What is the appropriate first step?
Answer: Document the interference and report it to the client with a remediation plan
Documenting and reporting interference with a remediation plan is the professional and ethical first step.
Which of the following best describes the role of the WLAN architect versus the WLAN technician in a professional context?
Answer: The architect designs the solution; the technician implements it
WLAN architects design and plan the solution while technicians are responsible for hands-on implementation and troubleshooting.
A CWS professional is renewing their certification. What is a key requirement of the CWNP certification maintenance program?
Answer: Earning Continuing Education Credits (CECs) or retaking the exam before expiration
CWNP certifications must be maintained by earning CECs or by passing the current exam before the credential expires.