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CWNP CWNA-109 Exam - Topic 3 Question 36 Discussion

Actual exam question for CWNP's CWNA-109 exam
Question #: 36
Topic #: 3
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What statement describes the authorization component of a AAA implementation?

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Suggested Answer: C

Granting access to specific network services or resources according to a user profile describes the authorization component of a AAA implementation. AAA stands for Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting, which are three functions that are used to control and monitor access to network resources and services. Authentication is the process of verifying that a user is who he says he is, by using credentials such as username, password, certificate, token, or biometric data. Authorization is the process of granting access to specific network services or resources according to a user profile, which defines the user's role, privileges, and permissions. Accounting is the process of recording and reporting the usage of network services or resources by a user, such as the duration, volume, type, and location of the access.AAA can be implemented by using different protocols and servers, such as RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, Kerberos, or Active Directory.Reference:1, Chapter 11, page 449;2, Section 7.1


by Mari at Jan 05, 2026, 05:16 AM

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Rosendo
1 day ago
D is also important, but not really about authorization.
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Antonio
6 days ago
Wait, are we sure about C? Seems a bit vague.
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Lonny
12 days ago
I thought it was A at first, but C makes more sense.
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Avery
17 days ago
C is definitely the right answer!
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Lezlie
22 days ago
C is the way to go. Controlling access based on user profiles is the heart of authorization.
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Elza
27 days ago
Haha, WIPS as a full-time monitoring solution? That's like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.
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Louvenia
2 months ago
D) Validating client device credentials against a database. Gotta make sure those devices are legit!
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Denny
2 months ago
The authorization component is all about controlling what users can do, not just who they are. C is the right answer.
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Gracie
2 months ago
C) Granting access to specific network services or resources according to a user profile.
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Elise
2 months ago
I’m a bit confused; I thought validating device credentials was more about authentication too, but I’m not completely certain.
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Shenika
2 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I think authorization is definitely about what resources a user can access, which sounds like C again.
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Yuette
2 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I remember something about verifying identity being part of authentication, not authorization.
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Dottie
3 months ago
I think authorization is about granting access based on user profiles, so I’m leaning towards option C.
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Macy
3 months ago
The authorization piece is all about granting access to network services and resources based on the user's profile, so C seems like the best choice here.
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Matt
3 months ago
I'm not totally sure about this, but I think the authorization component is about validating the user's credentials against a database, so I'll go with option D.
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King
3 months ago
Authentication is about verifying the user's identity, so that's not the right answer. I'm pretty sure the authorization component is about controlling access to resources, so I'll select C.
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Brandon
3 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused on the difference between authentication and authorization here. I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Cristy
4 months ago
I think I know this one - the authorization component is about granting access to specific resources based on a user's profile, so I'll go with option C.
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