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CWISA-102 Exam Topics and Domains
CWISA-102 is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with IoT platforms, API services, Application services, Certification programs, and more.
Wireless Technologies
Maintain awareness of wireless IoT technologies
- Maintain continued awareness of wireless IoT technologies and applications of those technologies
- Understand research and lab testing skills to maintain technology awareness
Industry standards and regulatory organizations
- Understand industry standard, certification and regulatory organizations and standards development processes
- Explain the roles of regulatory agencies
Wireless network types
- Define wireless network types
- Understand IoT applications and implementations
Hardware and software components
Understand hardware and software components of IoT end devices and gateways
Radio Frequency Communications
RF wave characteristics and behaviors
Explain the basic RF wave characteristics, behaviors and measurements used for wireless communications
Modulation techniques
Describe the fundamentals of modulation techniques used in wireless communications
RF components and capabilities
Explain the basic capabilities of components used in RF communications
RF bands
Describe the basic use and capabilities of the RF bands
Planning Wireless Solutions
System requirements identification
Identify and use the wireless IoT system requirements
System constraints
- Identify and comply with system constraints
- Evaluate existing network infrastructure and understand its limitations
Solution selection
Select appropriate wireless IoT solutions based on requirements and constraints
Technical requirements planning
Plan for the technical requirements of the wireless IoT solution
Common wireless IoT solutions
Understand the basic features and capabilities of common wireless IoT solutions and plan for their implementation
Implementing Wireless Solutions
Solution understanding and integration
Understand the wireless IoT solution and consider key issues related to automation, integration, monitoring, and management
Implementation best practices
Use best practices in wireless IoT solution implementations
Solution validation
Validate wireless solution implementations including RF communications and application functionality
Installation procedures
- Understand and implement basic installation procedures
- Implement appropriate security solutions for the selected wireless system
Knowledge transfer
Implement best practices in knowledge transfer and hand-off
Supporting Wireless Solutions
Vertical market administration
Administer the wireless solution while considering the implications of various vertical markets
Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot common problems in wireless IoT solutions
Scripting and programming
Understand and determine the best use of scripting and programming solutions for wireless IoT implementations
Application architectures
Understand application architectures and their impact on wireless IoT solutions
How do I earn this certification?
Passing CWISA-102 earns the CWISA certification. It sits in the Wireless IoT track.
- CWICP - Certified Wireless IoT Connectivity Professional
- CWIDP - Certified Wireless IoT Design Professional
- CWIIP - Certified Wireless IoT Integration Professional
- CWNA - Certified Wireless Network Administrator Foundation for traditional Wi-Fi expertise
- CWTS - Certified Wireless Technology Specialist Basic wireless knowledge for support roles
- CWS - Certified Wireless Specialist Wireless knowledge for business professionals
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Use the official PlanetCert Practice Test alongside the study plan below to prepare efficiently for CWISA-102.
What's changed on this exam?
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2023-01-01
- Announcement date: 2023-01-01
- Wi-Fi 6E/7 802.11ax/be Enhanced IoT connectivity options in 6GHz band • Release date: 2024-2025
- 5G NR for IoT Release 17/18 Cellular IoT advancements including RedCap • Release date: 2024-2025
- Bluetooth 5.4 5.4 New features for IoT including PAwR and encrypted advertising • Release date: 2024
- Zigbee Direct 1.0 Direct Bluetooth to Zigbee device provisioning • Release date: 2024
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by IoT Administrators and Wireless Network Engineers.
- Basic understanding of wireless networking concepts
- Experience with IoT technologies
- Familiarity with RF fundamentals
- Knowledge of networking protocols