CWNP CWSP-208 Practice Exam Questions & Answers

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CWNP CWSP-208 Exam Details

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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 Exam Fee

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

Practice Questions

Free CWSP-208 Practice Questions

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Question 1 Domain 2Vulnerabilities, Threats, and Attacks

You must locate non-compliant 802.11 devices. Which one of the following tools will you use and why?

AA spectrum analyzer, because it can show the energy footprint of a device using WPA differently from a device using WPA2.

BA spectrum analyzer, because it can decode the PHY preamble of a non-compliant device.

CA protocol analyzer, because it can be used to view the spectrum energy of non-compliant 802.11 devices, which is always different from compliant devices.

DA protocol analyzer, because it can be used to report on security settings and regulatory or rule compliance

Correct Answer: D

Explanation WPA-Personal uses a Pre-Shared Key (PSK) that never changes during authentication. Attackers can capture the 4-way handshake and perform offline dictionary attacks to crack the password. MAC filtering is trivial to bypass since MAC addresses are transmitted in plaintext frames and can be spoofed. DoS attacks work against any wireless network regardless of encryption since they operate at the physical or MAC layer. The other options do not apply because WPA-Personal does not involve the complexities that would make Evil Twin attacks practical, and WPA-Personal itself does strengthen security beyond these three attacks.

Question 2 Domain 3WLAN Security Design and Architecture

Wireless Intrusion Prevention Systems (WIPS) provide what network security services? (Choose 2)

AConfiguration distribution for autonomous APs

BWireless vulnerability assessment

CApplication-layer traffic inspection

DAnalysis and reporting of AP CPU utilization

EPolicy enforcement and compliance management

Correct Answer: B, E

Explanation The 4-way handshake establishes the Pairwise Transient Key (PTK) and Group Temporal Key (GTK). Frame 1 sends the Anonce from the authenticator to the supplicant. Frame 2 has the supplicant respond with the Snonce and a Message Integrity Check (MIC) calculated from both nonces. Frame 3 sends the encrypted GTK back to the supplicant along with another MIC. Frame 4 is the supplicant's acknowledgment that it has installed the temporal key. This sequence ensures both parties derive the same key material and confirms successful installation.

Question 3 Domain 3WLAN Security Design and Architecture

When using the 802.1X/EAP framework for authentication in 802.11 WLANs, why is the 802.1X Controlled Port still blocked after the 802.1X/EAP framework has completed successfully?

AThe 802.1X Controlled Port is always blocked, but the Uncontrolled Port opens after the EAP authentication process completes.

BThe 802.1X Controlled Port remains blocked until an IP address is requested and accepted by the Supplicant.

CThe 4-Way Handshake must be performed before the 802.1X Controlled Port changes to the unblocked state.

DThe 802.1X Controlled Port is blocked until Vender Specific Attributes (VSAs) are exchanged inside a RADIUS packet between the Authenticator and Authentication Server.

Correct Answer: C

Question 4 Domain 2Vulnerabilities, 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)

AThe RADIUS server can communicate with the DHCP server to issue the appropriate IP address and VLAN assignment to users.

BThe RADIUS server can support vendor-specific attributes in the ACCESS-ACCEPT response, which can be used for user policy assignment.

CRADIUS can reassign a client's 802.11 association to a new SSID by referencing a username-to-SSID mapping table in the LDAP user database.

DRADIUS can send a DO-NOT-AUTHORIZE demand to the authenticator to prevent the STA from gaining access to specific files, but may only employ this in relation to Linux servers.

ERADIUS attributes can be used to assign permission levels, such as read-only permission, to users of a particular network resource.

Correct Answer: B, E

Explanation The number of EAP frames exchanged depends entirely on which EAP method is being used. EAP-TLS requires more frames because it involves certificate exchange and mutual authentication. EAP-PEAP or EAP-TTLS might use fewer frames. On a stable WLAN with no retransmissions, the difference in frame count is explained by different EAP types rather than network conditions, retries, or other variables. Both authentications succeeded, so neither failed or required additional recovery frames.

Question 5 Domain 3WLAN Security Design and Architecture

Given: During 802.1X/LEAP authentication, the username is passed across the wireless medium in clear text.

From a security perspective, why is this significant?

AThe username is needed for Personal Access Credential (PAC) and X.509 certificate validation.

BThe username is an input to the LEAP challenge/response hash that is exploited, so the username must be known to conduct authentication cracking.

C4-Way Handshake nonces are based on the username in WPA and WPA2 authentication.

DThe username can be looked up in a dictionary file that lists common username/password combinations.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation The sequence shows the standard WPA2-Personal connection flow. After Probe, Auth, and Association, four EAPOL-Key frames execute the 4-way handshake. WPA-Personal uses this same pattern but is an older standard. WPA3-Personal uses simultaneous authentication of equals (SAE) instead of PSK with a 4-way handshake. Enterprise modes like WPA2-Enterprise would include EAP authentication frames before the EAPOL-Key sequence. The exact presence of four consecutive EAPOL-Key frames without prior EAP frames identifies this as WPA2-Personal.

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What the CWNP CWSP-208 Exam Covers

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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: Q1 Q4

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: Q2 Q3 Q5

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.