Certified Wireless Sales Specialist (CWSS) exam — Information & Free Practice
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Certified Wireless Sales Specialist (CWSS) exam
- Provider
- CWNP learning management system
- Format
- Online; multiple choice/single answer; English; one single sitting
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 60.
- Time limit
- 90 minutes
- Passing score
- 70% or higher; 80% or higher for those desiring to teach CWSS classes
- Exam fee
- $174.99
Examination outline
Define Basic RF Characteristics (15%)
- Define RF characteristics
- Define basic RF behaviors
- Define antenna types
Define Wireless Networking Features and Functions (30%)
- Know the frequency bands used by common wireless protocols
- Describe Physical Layer (PHY) characteristics
- Define channels
- Describe factors impacting wireless network performance
- Explain the basic security solutions used
Identify Wireless Hardware and Software (30%)
- Identify AP and controller features and capabilities
- Describe wireless network management systems
- Determine capabilities of client or IoT stations and devices
- Describe when Power over Ethernet (PoE) should be used
- Describe the basic requirements for voice over wireless networks
Understand Organizational Goals (25%)
- Understand issues in common vertical markets for Wi-Fi
- Identify information sources related to existing networks
- Discover coverage/link and capacity needs from a functional perspective
- Discover client devices, specialty devices, and applications in use
- Determine the need for outdoor coverage networks and bridge links
- Define security constraints
- Discover use cases and access types
- Match organizational goals to WLAN features and functions
Examination sources
- CWSS current version and adopted objectives
Current version; Becoming a CWSS; objectives download link
- CWSS-102 Exam Objectives
page 1: examination scope statement and Table 1.1
- CWSS-102 complete objectives
pages 1-5: objectives 1.0-4.8 and their numbered descendants
- CWSS examination assessment
Becoming a CWSS: passing scores
- CWSS examination summary
CWSS Exam Summary
- CWSS-102 Exam Objectives
page 1: examination requirements paragraph
- CWNP Exam and Testing Information
CWSS, CWTS, CNAE, CSAE, CPNAE, and CAIAE: LMS access and scheduling
- CWSS-102 Exam Objectives
page 1: acquisition and voucher access
- CWNP examination accommodations
CWNP Exam Accommodation
Related license preparation
This examination may be required or accepted as an alternative, depending on the license and application pathway.