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CWSP-207 · Question #125

What is the purpose of the Pairwise Transient Key (PTK) in IEEE 802.11 Authentication and Key Management?

The correct answer is B. The PTK contains keys that are used to encrypt unicast data frames that traverse the wireless. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

What is the purpose of the Pairwise Transient Key (PTK) in IEEE 802.11 Authentication and Key Management?

Options

  • AThe PTK is a type of master key used as an input to the GMK, which is used for encrypting
  • BThe PTK contains keys that are used to encrypt unicast data frames that traverse the wireless
  • CThe PTK is XOR'd with the PSK on the Authentication Server to create the AAA key.
  • DThe PTK is used to encrypt the Pairwise Master Key (PMK) for distribution to the 802.1X

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  • A
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  • B
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  • C
    17% (5)
  • D
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