Exam N10-008 topic 1 question 155 discussion

The two things the network administrator should check FIRST when troubleshooting intermittent WiFi connectivity issues in specific parts of a building are: - A. Site survey: This is important to check because it provides information about the wireless coverage area, signal strength, and potential sources of interference, which can help to identify areas of weak or unstable signal. - C. AP placement: This is also important to check because access point placement can greatly impact the WiFi coverage and signal strength. Incorrect placement, such as access points placed too far apart, can lead to poor coverage or areas with no coverage at all.

Question like this came up on the CompTIA practice tests from CompTIA and the answer was BC

A & C are the only ones which make sense here

GPT picks (A) and (C): "When troubleshooting intermittent WiFi connectivity issues in specific parts of a building, the network administrator should check the following two factors FIRST: (A) Site survey: Conducting or reviewing a site survey helps identify potential signal coverage gaps, interference sources, and areas with weak signals or dead zones. This information is crucial to ensure proper WiFi coverage throughout the building. (C) AP placement: The placement of access points (APs) has a significant impact on signal strength and coverage. Ensuring that APs are strategically positioned to cover the affected areas is essential. Obstacles like walls and interference sources can impact signal propagation, so proper AP placement is key to resolving connectivity issues. Options (B) EIRP, (D) Captive portal, (E) SSID assignment, and (F) AP association time might play a role in overall WiFi performance, but when addressing intermittent connectivity issues in specific areas, site survey and AP placement are the most critical aspects to investigate first."

although i thought BC, i also think the correct answer is AC. "assuming" that with checking the site survey results, you will have the information for the ap placements and the recieved output signals. still think that a site survey is someting you do instead something you have to check, unless its done ofcourse :P.

A. Site survey C. AP placement A site survey and AP placement are the primary things that a network administrator should check first when troubleshooting intermittent WiFi connectivity issues in specific parts of a building. A site survey can identify any potential RF interference, channel overlap, or coverage gaps that may be causing the connectivity issues. AP placement can ensure that the APs are placed in optimal locations to provide maximum coverage and minimize interference. B. EIRP (Effective isotropic radiated power)

A & C- Wap placement and site survey seem like the necessary steps

This is a coverage issue. WAP placement and power need to be checked. Site survey should be done NEXT because it takes a while.