CWNP CWISA-102 Exam - Topic 5 Question 44 Discussion

Actual exam question for CWNP's CWISA-102 exam

Question #: 44
Topic #: 5

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What is defined as the weakening of signal amplitude as the signal passes through a medium?

ADiffraction

BReflection

CAttenuation

DScattering

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Suggested Answer: C

Attenuation:Describes the progressive loss of signal strength as it travels through a medium (like air, cables, walls). It's caused by factors like absorption, distance, and obstacles.

Other Phenomena:

Diffraction:Bending of waves around obstacles.

Reflection:Waves bouncing off surfaces.

**Scattering: ** Waves dispersing in multiple directions.

References

Attenuation:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attenuation

by Alfreda at Apr 11, 2026, 01:37 AM

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Heike

2 days ago

I remember something about signal loss in a medium, which sounds like attenuation.

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Joni

7 days ago

I think the answer might be C) Attenuation, but I'm not completely sure.

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