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HPE6-A85 Exam - Topic 9 Question 62 Discussion

What happens when the signal from an AP weakens by being absorbed as it moves through an object?
C) Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) decreases
A) APs will use bonded channels to decrease latency to clients
B) Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) increases
D) Aruba Central dynamically moves clients to neighboring APs

HPE6-A85 Exam - Topic 9 Question 62 Discussion

Actual exam question for HP's HPE6-A85 exam
Question #: 62
Topic #: 9
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What happens when the signal from an AP weakens by being absorbed as it moves through an object?

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Suggested Answer: C

Signal to noise ratio (SNR) is a measure that compares the level of a desired signal to the level of background noise. SNR is defined as the ratio of signal power to the noise power, often expressed in decibels (dB).A high SNR means that the signal is clear and easy to detect or interpret, while a low SNR means that the signal is corrupted or obscured by noise and may be difficult to distinguish or recover1. When the signal from an AP Access Point. AP is a device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network using Wi-Fi, or related standards. weakens by being absorbed as it moves through an object, such as a wall or a furniture, the signal power decreases. This reduces the SNR and affects the quality of the wireless connection.The noise power may also increase due to interference from other sources, such as other APs or devices operating in the same frequency band2.Therefore, the correct answer is that SNR decreases when the signal from an AP weakens by being absorbed as it moves through an object. Reference:1https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signal-to-noise_ratio2https://documentation.meraki.com/MR/Wi-Fi_Basics_and_Best_Practices/Signal-to-Noise_Ratio_%28SNR%29_and_Wireless_Signal_Strength


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Justine
3 days ago
Yeah, I think C is the only logical answer here.
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Erinn
8 days ago
A is interesting, but I don't think bonded channels help with absorption.
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Izetta
13 days ago
Wait, are we sure about D? That sounds too advanced.
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Charlene
19 days ago
Totally agree, weaker signals mean more noise!
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Rodrigo
24 days ago
C is correct, SNR decreases when the signal weakens.
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Martina
29 days ago
I vaguely remember that Aruba Central can help with client management, but I don't think that's the main issue when signals weaken.
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Danica
1 month ago
I feel like the answer might be C, but I can't quite remember if absorption impacts latency or just the SNR.
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Judy
1 month ago
I think we practiced a question similar to this one, and I recall that when a signal weakens, the SNR typically decreases.
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Selene
1 month ago
I remember discussing how signal absorption can affect communication, but I'm not sure if it directly relates to SNR decreasing.
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