CWNP CWSP-208 Practice Exam Questions & Answers

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119 Practice Questions (Our Bank)
90 minutes Exam Duration
70% (42 out of 60 correct answers) Passing Score
USD 349.99 Official Exam Fee
Exam Facts

CWNP CWSP-208 Exam Details

Key details for this exam, checked against the published exam outline

Exam Code
CWSP-208
Full Name
Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP)
Issuing Body
CWNP
Question Format (Our Bank)
Multiple Choice
Delivery
Online proctored through CWNP remote proctoring
Eligibility
Current CWNA credential required to recertify
Validity
3 years
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Free CWSP-208 Practice Questions

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Question 1 Domain 2 Vulnerabilities, Threats, and Attacks

Given: XYZ Company has recently installed a controller-based WLAN and is using a RADIUS server to query authentication requests to an LDAP server. XYZ maintains user-based access policies and would like to use the RADIUS server to facilitate network authorization.

What RADIUS features could be used by XYZ to assign the proper network permissions to users during authentication? (Choose 2)

Correct Answer B, E
Explanation Before testing vulnerabilities, an auditor must first identify what security mechanisms are already in place. Knowing the current wireless security solution tells the auditor what protections exist and what attack vectors are most relevant to test. Without this baseline knowledge, the assessment lacks direction and may waste time on irrelevant tests.

Question 2 Domain 3 WLAN Security Design and Architecture

When TKIP is selected as the pairwise cipher suite, what frame types may be protected with data confidentiality? (Choose 2)

Correct Answer D, F
Explanation WPA2-Enterprise relies on 802.1X port-based authentication, which requires a RADIUS server to handle authentication requests. The RADIUS server must support EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) as the framework for various authentication methods. EAP is the standard protocol that allows different credential types to work with enterprise wireless networks.

Question 3 Domain 2 Vulnerabilities, Threats, and Attacks

Given: You view a protocol analyzer capture decode with the following protocol frames listed in the following order (excluding the ACK frames):

1) 802.11 Probe Request and 802.11 Probe Response

2) 802.11 Auth and another 802.11 Auth

2) 802.11 Assoc Req and 802.11 Assoc Rsp

4) EAPOL-Start

5) EAP Request and EAP Response

6) EAP Request and EAP Response

7) EAP Request and EAP Response

8) EAP Request and EAP Response

9) EAP Request and EAP Response

10) EAP Success

19) EAPOL-Key (4 frames in a row)

What are you seeing in the capture file? (Choose 4)

Correct Answer A, C, F, G
Explanation Legacy clients automatically scan for available networks and will reassociate when they lose connection to their current AP. If a software AP broadcasts the same SSID on a different channel and the original AP's signal drops temporarily, clients will detect the rogue AP and connect to it. This attack works because the clients prioritize reconnection speed over verifying AP authenticity, especially with legacy security like WEP.

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Question 4 Domain 2 Vulnerabilities, Threats, and Attacks

Given: ABC Hospital wishes to create a strong security policy as a first step in securing their 802.11 WLAN.

Before creating the WLAN security policy, what should you ensure you possess?

Correct Answer B
Explanation Michael is a message integrity check algorithm introduced in TKIP to replace WEP's flawed Integrity Check Value (ICV). WEP's ICV used CRC-32, which was cryptographically weak and allowed attackers to modify packets without detection. Michael adds per-packet mixing and message authentication to prevent tampering and improve integrity protection.

Question 5 Domain 3 WLAN Security Design and Architecture

Given: Mary has just finished troubleshooting an 802.11g network performance problem using a laptop-based WLAN protocol analyzer. The wireless network implements 802.1X/PEAP and the client devices are authenticating properly. When Mary disables the WLAN protocol analyzer, configures her laptop for PEAP authentication, and then tries to connect to the wireless network, she is unsuccessful. Before using the WLAN protocol analyzer, Mary's laptop connected to the network without any problems.

What statement indicates why Mary cannot access the network from her laptop computer?

Correct Answer C
Explanation PEAP (Protected EAP) is a tunneling protocol that wraps inner authentication methods inside an encrypted TLS tunnel. It supports multiple inner authentication methods including MS-CHAPv2 (Microsoft's challenge-response), EAP-GTC (generic token card), and EAP-TLS (certificate-based). PEAP provides flexibility while protecting the authentication exchange from eavesdropping.

Question 6 Domain 2 Vulnerabilities, Threats, and Attacks

What security benefits are provided by endpoint security solution software? (Choose 3)

Correct Answer A, B, C
Explanation Mutual authentication means both the client and the AP verify each other's identity before the connection is established. Without mutual authentication, an attacker can set up a fake AP that clients connect to, capturing their credentials and traffic. This is wireless hijacking. Mutual authentication prevents clients from connecting to rogue access points because they verify the legitimate AP's credentials first.

Question 7 Domain 3 WLAN Security Design and Architecture

Given: Many corporations configure guest VLANs on their WLAN controllers that allow visitors to have Internet access only. The guest traffic is tunneled to the DMZ to prevent some security risks.

In this deployment, what risks are still associated with implementing the guest VLAN without any advanced traffic monitoring or filtering features enabled? (Choose 2)

Correct Answer A, C
Explanation A RADIUS server acts as the authentication intermediary between the wireless infrastructure and backend credential databases. ABC can deploy RADIUS to receive WPA2-Enterprise authentication requests from wireless clients, then have RADIUS query the existing LDAP server to validate credentials. This approach reuses the current user database without requiring password migration or duplication across multiple systems.
Study Guide

What the CWNP CWSP-208 Exam Covers

Exam domains verified against the Official CWNP CWSP-208 exam guide, last checked November 2026.

Domain 1 Security Policy

10%

Define WLAN security requirements by evaluating business, technical, and regulatory policies like PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR. Develop comprehensive security policies with enforcement specifications and implement lifecycle management with appropriate stakeholder approval and security awareness training.

Domain 2 Vulnerabilities, Threats, and Attacks

30%

Identify and mitigate WLAN vulnerabilities using CVE repositories, assess risk impact, and perform penetration testing with tools like Kali Linux and protocol analyzers. Implement network monitoring with WIDS/WIPS solutions and SIEM systems to detect eavesdropping, man-in-the-middle, cracking, and social engineering attacks.

Sample questions from this domain above Q1Q3Q4Q6

Domain 3 WLAN Security Design and Architecture

50%

Select and implement authentication solutions including WPA3-SAE, 802.1X/EAP methods, and guest access. Configure encryption with AES/CCMP, design wired security with VLANs and firewalls, implement AAA and PKI services, and establish secure roaming using 802.11r Fast Roaming and key caching.

Sample questions from this domain above Q2Q5Q7

Domain 4 Security Lifecycle Management

10%

Manage new technologies through identify, assess, protect, and monitor phases. Implement change management with documentation and approval, use monitoring for capacity forecasting, perform maintenance including software upgrades and license management, and conduct audits with vulnerability scans and penetration testing.

FAQ

CWSP-208 Exam FAQ

Common questions about the exam itself

What background do I need to take CWSP-208?
You must hold a current CWNA (Certified Wireless Network Associate) credential before you can sit the CWSP-208 exam. This ensures you have foundational knowledge of wireless networking concepts before moving to the security professional level.
How much time do I have to complete the CWSP-208 exam?
You have 90 minutes to answer all 60 questions on exam day. This works out to roughly one and a half minutes per question, so time management and knowing the material well are essential.
What score do I need to pass CWSP-208?
You need to score 70% or higher to pass, which means 42 correct answers out of 60. This leaves you 18 questions to get wrong, but because WLAN Security Design and Architecture alone is 50% of the exam, weakness in that single domain can quickly consume your margin.
How much does the CWSP-208 exam cost?
The exam costs USD 349.99 for a single voucher. The voucher is valid for two years or until the exam reaches end of life, whichever comes first.
How is the CWSP-208 exam delivered?
CWSP-208 is delivered online through CWNP's own remote proctoring service. You schedule directly with CWNP's proctoring team after purchasing your exam voucher, and you take the exam from your own location with webcam and microphone monitoring.
How long is the CWSP certification valid after I pass?
The CWSP certification is valid for three years from the date you pass. To maintain it after three years, you must hold a current CWNA credential and pass the current version of the CWSP exam at the time of recertification.
Why is WLAN Security Design and Architecture weighted so heavily on CWSP-208?
Design and architecture account for 50% of CWSP-208 because wireless security is fundamentally an architectural property rather than an operational one. You cannot patch your way out of a badly designed authentication scheme or monitor your way out of weak encryption, so the decisions made during network design determine whether the WLAN is secure.
What is the relationship between CWSP-208 and the CWNA exam?
CWNA is the foundation-level exam and a mandatory prerequisite for CWSP-208. CWSP-208 is the professional-level wireless security certification, and from there the expert-level CWNE is the next step up in the CWNP track.
How long should I study to prepare for CWSP-208?
Realistic preparation depends on your background, but most candidates with wireless networking experience spend 2 to 3 months studying the objectives and doing hands-on labs. The exam blueprint heavily weights design and attacks, so focus your effort there first.
Can I retake CWSP-208 if I fail?
Yes, you can retake the exam. Most exam providers allow you to schedule another attempt after your first attempt, though there may be waiting periods or additional voucher costs depending on CWNP's current retake policy.

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