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ISC2 CC Practice Question: Drag and drop the steps to configure a wireless…
Drag and drop the steps to configure a wireless access point with WPA2-PSK security into the correct order.
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Set SSID, then select WPA2 security mode, then set PSK passphrase, then apply settings.
Configuring a wireless access point with WPA2-PSK requires a logical sequence: first set the SSID to identify the network, then choose WPA2 as the security mode, then define the pre-shared key (PSK) passphrase, and finally apply the settings. This order ensures all necessary parameters are in place before the configuration is activated, preventing the AP from broadcasting with incomplete security settings.
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Set SSID, then select WPA2 security mode, then set PSK passphrase, then apply settings.
Why this is correct
This is the correct order because you first name the network (SSID), then choose the security type (WPA2), then define the pre-shared key, and finally save the configuration. Applying before setting the PSK would leave the AP without a proper key.
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Set SSID, then set PSK passphrase, then select WPA2 security mode, then apply settings.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because the PSK is tied to the security mode; you must select WPA2 before entering the passphrase, otherwise the PSK field may not be available or may be ignored.
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Select WPA2 security mode, then set SSID, then set PSK passphrase, then apply settings.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because it is standard practice to set the SSID first before configuring security settings to avoid confusion. Also, some APs reinitialize settings when changing security, potentially losing the SSID.
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Set SSID, then select WPA2 security mode, then apply settings, then set PSK passphrase.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because applying the configuration without setting the PSK first would result in the AP operating with no pre-shared key or with a default key, leaving the network insecure.
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Key term
PSK
A pre-shared key (PSK) is a secret string of characters shared in advance between two parties to authenticate and encrypt wireless or VPN communications.
Key term
Pre-shared Key
A secret password or passphrase that two devices share beforehand to prove they are allowed to connect and communicate securely.
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