200-301 Question #868: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B: It is at most 32 characters long. An SSID is a string up to 32 characters long that identifies a wireless network, and it can be configured to be either broadcast publicly or hidden.

Submitted by hans_de· Mar 5, 2026Network Access

Question

What are two characteristics of an SSID? (Choose two.)

Options

AIt uniquely identifies a client in a WLAN.
BIt is at most 32 characters long
CIt uniquely identifies an access point in a WLAN
DIt provides secured access to a WLAN.
EIt can be hidden or broadcast in a WLAN.

Explanation

An SSID is a string up to 32 characters long that identifies a wireless network, and it can be configured to be either broadcast publicly or hidden.

Common mistakes.

A. An SSID identifies the wireless network (WLAN), not an individual client device within that network.
C. An SSID identifies the entire wireless network (BSS or ESS), which might be served by one or many access points, rather than uniquely identifying a single access point itself.
D. The SSID itself does not inherently provide secured access; rather, it identifies the network to which security protocols (like WPA2/WPA3) are applied.

Concept tested. SSID characteristics

Reference. https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/8-5/config-guide/b_cg85/wireless_lan_names_ssids.html

Topics

#SSID characteristics#Wireless LANs

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