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CWNA - Chapters 6 & 7 Study Guide

 1. 

What affects transmission range?
a.
distance only
c.
distance and objects in path
b.
objects in path only
d.
wireless protocol
 
 
Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.
ad hoc
f.
Point-to-multipoint remote wireless bridge
b.
plenum
g.
soft benefits
c.
current network table
h.
thin access point
d.
fat access point
i.
hard benefits
e.
ROI
 

 2. 

management functions of a WLAN such as user authentication, encryption, and access point configuration are included within the AP itself
 

 3. 

access points that lack management functions
 

 4. 

air handling space above drop ceilings
 

 5. 

used to connect multiple LAN segments
 

 6. 

benefits that are difficult to quantify
 

 7. 

benefits that can be easily measured or quantified
 

 8. 

summary of information about current network topology
 

 9. 

standard measure of the profitability of a project
 

 10. 

independent local area network not connected to a wired infrastructure
 

 11. 

What should you be sure to do when collecting RF information?
a.
take pictures of your location as you move around
b.
connect to the Internet and download a file to test bandwidth
c.
write down your perception of connection speed
d.
observe the data being displayed by the software measurement tools
 

 12. 

Two adjacent access points that use the same ____ can cause interference and lost frames.
a.
station
c.
hotspot
b.
channel
d.
ESS
 

 13. 

Which organization would most likely not benefit from the introduction of a wireless LAN?
a.
business that is rapidly losing market share and has changed CEOs three times in the last 18 months
b.
business that has captured a niche in the marketplace and currently has no serious competitors
c.
organization that is fighting a fierce battle with its competitors
d.
they would all benefit
 

 14. 

A(n) ____________________ transmission means that a frame is sent from one sender to multiple receivers with a single “transmit” operation.
 

 

 15. 

____________________ benefits are benefits that can be easily measured or quantified.
 

 

 16. 

The term ____ describes the rate of transmission falling as the device moves farther from the AP.
a.
coverage pattern
c.
data rate boundaries
b.
packet throughput
d.
RF frequency
 

 17. 

When determining which standard to use, if there are other devices in the immediate area that use the 2.4GHz wireless spectrum, such as portable telephones and microwave ovens then the ____ standard, which uses the 5 GHz wireless spectrum, might be the best solution.
a.
802.11a
c.
802.11g
b.
802.11b
d.
802.11 pre-N
 

 18. 

What is the first step in collecting RF information?
a.
position the access point
c.
document AP position
b.
note the objects and layout of the room
d.
walk around room to test signal
 

 19. 

What is the best way to gather site-specific documentation?
a.
reviewing blueprints
c.
inspecting the site
b.
interviewing management
d.
viewing documentation
 
 
Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.
coverage pattern
f.
network analyzer
b.
spectrum analyzer
g.
transmission range
c.
packet throughput
h.
unicast
d.
site survey analyzer
i.
data rate boundary
e.
multicast
 

 20. 

used to pick up any packets that are being transmitted by other WLANs in the area and can provide additional information on transmissions
 

 21. 

range of coverage for a specific transmission speed
 

 22. 

frame is sent from one sender to multiple receivers with a single “transmit” operation
 

 23. 

frame is sent from one sender to a single receiver
 

 24. 

scans the radio frequency spectrum and provides a graphical display of the results
 

 25. 

the farthest distance at which the signal can be received by the wireless device
 

 26. 

area in which the signal can be received from the AP
 

 27. 

number of packets sent and received and the data rates for each
 

 28. 

measurement tool that is specifically designed for conducting a wireless LAN site survey
 

 29. 

____ is considered a hard benefit.
a.
Cost reduction
c.
Faster responsiveness
b.
Productivity
d.
Improved employee satisfaction
 

 30. 

Which network requires some sort of gateway or interface to be compatible with IEEE 802.11 WLANs?
a.
Token Ring
c.
Mobile IP
b.
Wired Bus
d.
Ethernet
 

 31. 

The transmission ____________________ is the farthest distance at which the signal can be received by the wireless device.
 

 

 32. 

Why is it important to document existing wired and wireless networks?
a.
to examine possible sources of interference
b.
to ensure that the new or expanded wireless LAN will “dovetail” into what is already in place
c.
to avoid providing overlapping network coverage
d.
to better understand the basic networking needs of the organization
 

 33. 

What provides the greatest source of RF interference?
a.
mirror
c.
desk
b.
interior wall
d.
chair
 

 34. 

What are the parts of a site survey report?
a.
introduction section, graphical section
c.
data section, conclusion section
b.
narrative section, graphical section
d.
data section, recommendation section
 

 35. 

Two significant changes in the business world have occurred in the last 15 years.  What are they?
 

 36. 

____________________ is a standard measure of the profitability of a project.
 

 

 37. 

The basic steps in planning include assessing needs, weighing the benefits, and calculating the ____________________.
 

 

 38. 

The coverage ____________________ is the area in which the signal can be received from the AP.
 

 

 39. 

What special considerations exist for outdoor site surveys?
 

 40. 

What are some of the design goals of a site survey?
 

 41. 

When is the best time to perform a site survey?
a.
quarterly
c.
daily
b.
monthly
d.
prior to installing a WLAN
 

 42. 

What information should be included in the current network document?
 

 43. 

The process of planning a wireless LAN to meet the design goals is known as a(n) ____________________.
 

 

 44. 

A(n) ____ provides wireless LAN service, for free or for a fee, from a variety of public areas, including coffee shops, public libraries, and airport lounges.
a.
wireless gateway
c.
hotspot
b.
infrastructure network
d.
ad hoc network
 

 45. 

What are some suggestions for preparing the help desk to deal with a wireless LAN deployment?
 

 46. 

According to NOP-World Technology, ____ percent of end users said that a WLAN improves their quality of life by increasing flexibility and productivity, and saving time.
a.
30
c.
87
b.
56
d.
93
 

 47. 

What are some of the times at which a site survey should be conducted?
 

 48. 

Channel ____________________ calls for adjacent access points to use nonoverlapping channels so that the access point using one channel will not interfere with its neighbor.
 

 

 49. 

List the seven different deployment scenarios for WLANs.
 

 50. 

____ generates low interference.
a.
Wood
c.
The human body
b.
Wire mesh in glass
d.
Concrete
 

 51. 

What is packet throughput?  How can this information be collected if the site survey software does not calculate throughput?
 

 52. 

Wireless ____________________ provide a single mechanism for managing and monitoring the wireless network.
 

 

 53. 

How are business requirements for a WLAN obtained?
a.
reading company documentation
c.
interviewing technical staff
b.
interviewing management
d.
Internet research
 

 54. 

Users need higher data rates for time-bound transmissions, such as audio and video and therefore need higher ____________________.
 

 

 55. 

What are the considerations for arranging access points in an ad hoc configuration?
 

 56. 

____ is one of the most effective strategies for providing support for a new wireless network.
a.
Creating formal user support groups
b.
Assigning support to the information technology department
c.
Maintaining a help desk
d.
Outsourcing support to a third party
 

 57. 

What type of AP antenna is most commonly used in a site survey?
a.
omnidirectional
c.
highly-directional
b.
semi-directional
d.
parabolic
 

 58. 

What is the second step in the wireless LAN model developed by Intel?
a.
implement a pilot
c.
assemble data
b.
develop a report
d.
calculate ROI
 

 59. 

In buildings that have a false ceiling (sometimes called a drop or suspended ceiling), there is a temptation to simply remove a ceiling tile, place the access point in the space above the ceiling, and then replace the tile.  Why is this a bad idea?
 

 60. 

What is a site survey analyzer?
 

 61. 

What is the final step in the wireless LAN model developed by Intel Corporation?
 

 62. 

The ____ setting of a site survey analyzer specifies the AP that will be involved in the test.
a.
Destination MAC Address
c.
Packet Tx Type
b.
Continuous Link Test
d.
Delay Between Packets
 

 63. 

How is RF information actually (physically) collected?
 

 64. 

What should be included in a site survey report?
 

 65. 

In addition to access points, what wireless tool(s) are required for a site survey?
 

 66. 

In a site survey analyzer, vendors use an algorithm or a lookup table to convert ____ values to dBm, mW, or signal strength percentage.
a.
GHz
c.
RSSI
b.
MAC
d.
RFID
 

 67. 

What is a requirement for an access point used in a site survey?
a.
built-in battery
c.
fixed power levels
b.
external antenna connectors
d.
All of the above
 

 68. 

List and describe two soft benefits of WLANs.
 

 69. 

Intel recommends that once the ROI model is complete, larger organizations should return to step ____.
a.
1
c.
3
b.
2
d.
4
 

 70. 

What is a spectrum analyzer?
 

 71. 

What is a disadvantage of thin access points?
a.
complicated network management
b.
handoff time is increased
c.
very expensive
d.
all thin access points and switches are proprietary
 

 72. 

What are thin access points?  Describe some of the benefits of using them.
 

 73. 

In a 802.11b network, how many power users should be associated with one access point?
a.
5
c.
25
b.
15
d.
50
 

 74. 

Describe the importance and benefits of training users while deploying a wireless network.
 

 75. 

What are the steps involved in gathering data for a site survey?
 

 76. 

What should you do when electrical alternating current power is not available near the AP location?
a.
move it to another location
c.
use a battery
b.
use wireless power
d.
user Power over Ethernet
 

 77. 

What is the most basic tool or component involved in a site survey?
a.
access point
c.
PDA
b.
notebook computer
d.
site survey analyzer
 

 78. 

According to a study conducted by NOP World–Technology, wireless LANs enable users to be connected to network resources ____ additional hours per day.
a.
.5
c.
1.75
b.
1
d.
2.5
 

 79. 

Which channels in IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g networks do not overlap?
a.
1, 2, and 3
c.
1, 6, and 11
b.
1, 5, and 8
d.
1, 10, and 20
 

 80. 

____ should be considered when calculating ROI.
a.
Customer satisfaction
c.
Training
b.
Implementation costs
d.
All of the above
 



 
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