Failing the CWAP-405 exam means paying the registration fee all over again, and those fees add up fast. Candidates in 2026 use the CWNP Certified Wireless Analysis Professional practice questions at ActualCollection to walk into the test already knowing what the real thing feels like.
CWNP CWAP-405 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | CWNP |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | CWAP-405 Certified Wireless Analysis Professional Exam |
| Exam Number: | CWAP-405 |
| Exam Price: | USD 349 (varies by region) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | Typically 70% (official threshold may vary) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 (typically multiple choice and scenario-based) |
| Related Certifications: | CWSP (Certified Wireless Security Professional) CWNA (Certified Wireless Network Administrator) |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Drag and Drop, Multiple Choice, Multiple Response |
| Recommended Training: | Wireless LAN Professionals Resources CWNP Official CWAP Training |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE CWNP Exams CWNP Certification Registration |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Proctored exam via Pearson VUE (online or test center) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: CWNA certification or equivalent WLAN knowledge |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cwnp.com/certifications/cwap/ |
CWNP CWAP-405 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Analysis and Tools | - Wireshark and Packet Capture Analysis - Spectrum Analyzer Usage - Interference Identification (Wi-Fi and Non-Wi-Fi) |
| WLAN Protocol Analysis | - Frame Types and Exchanges (Management, Control, Data) - MAC Layer Operations and Behaviors - 802.11 Frame Structure and Fields |
| RF and PHY Layer Analysis | - RF Propagation and Signal Behavior - 802.11 PHY Standards Overview - Channelization and Spectrum Usage |
| Wireless Troubleshooting and Performance Analysis | - Identifying WLAN Performance Issues - Throughput and Latency Analysis - Common WLAN Failure Scenarios |
CWNP CWAP-405 Exam: Frequently Asked Questions
The CWNP Certified Wireless Analysis Professional exam is the official CWNP test registered under exam code CWAP-405. Passing it earns you the Certified Wireless Analysis Professional (CWAP) certification, a credential at the Professional level. It is also linked to the related certifications: CWNA (Certified Wireless Network Administrator), CWSP (Certified Wireless Security Professional). CWNP exams are valued because they test job-ready skills, so a passing score here carries real weight on a resume.
The CWNP Certified Wireless Analysis Professional exam includes 60 (typically multiple choice and scenario-based) questions to be completed within 120 minutes. Do the pacing math before exam day: with that many items on the clock, you need a steady rhythm and the discipline to flag a hard question and move on instead of stalling. Two or three full timed sessions with the ActualCollection test engine will show you exactly what that pace feels like, so time pressure stops being a factor on the real day.
To pass the CWNP Certified Wireless Analysis Professional exam you need Typically 70% (official threshold may vary), and the official registration fee is USD 349 (varies by region). A retake is not discounted: a failed attempt means paying the full USD 349 (varies by region) again, so treat your first sitting as the expensive one. A sensible rule is to book your seat only after you are scoring comfortably above the passing mark on the ActualCollection practice tests, not just squeaking past it once.
Recommended: CWNA certification or equivalent WLAN knowledge
Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.
Registration for the CWNP Certified Wireless Analysis Professional exam goes through the official channels below.
As for the delivery format, the exam is taken Proctored exam via Pearson VUE (online or test center).
CWNP points candidates toward the following training options for CWNP Certified Wireless Analysis Professional.
Course work builds the foundation; question practice makes it stick. The 143 practice questions in the ActualCollection CWAP-405 package let you rehearse each topic under exam-style pressure before the real thing.
Yes. ActualCollection offers a free PDF demo of the CWNP Certified Wireless Analysis Professional material so you can judge the question quality and format before spending anything. After purchase, your license includes 365 days of free updates, and if you want to keep receiving updates after that period, renewals are available at a 50% discount.
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The official CWNP Certified Wireless Analysis Professional syllabus is organized into 4 domains. Key areas include WLAN Protocol Analysis, Wireless Troubleshooting and Performance Analysis, and Spectrum Analysis and Tools. The complete, up-to-date topic list appears in the exam topics section above; work through it line by line and flag anything you cannot yet explain in your own words.
CWNP Certified Wireless Analysis Professional Sample Questions:
What is an AIFS?
- A. A medium access method introduced by 802.11n, but never implemented
- B. A form of aggregation performed at the PHY layer based on 802.11e UP values interpreted from DSCP values
- C. The shortest period of time a STA can sleep
- D. A variable Interframe Space introduced by 802.11e to help prioritize medium access for different Access Categories
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Which one of the following frames will not be acknowledged with an Ack frame?
- A. Authentication
- B. Probe Request
- C. Association Request
- D. Association Response
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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How many frames make up the Group Key Handshake excluding any Ack frames that may be required?
- A. 3
- B. 1
- C. 4
- D. 2
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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In a Spectrum Analyzer the Swept Spectrogram plot displays what information?
- A. Wi-Fi Device information
- B. Reductions in frame transmissions
- C. The RF time domain
- D. RF power present at a particular frequency over the course of time
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Which one of the following statements is not true concerning DTIMs?
- A. The DTIM interval can dictate when an STA will wake up to listen to beacon frames
- B. DTIM stands for Delivery Traffic Indication Map
- C. Every Beacon frame must contain a DTIM
- D. Buffered Broadcast and Multicast traffic will be transmitted following a DTIM
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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