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N10-009 · Question #229

A network administrator deployed wireless networking in the office area. When users visit the outdoor patio and try to download emails with large attachments or stream training videos, they notice…

The correct answer is C. Signal degradation. The most likely cause of buffering issues when moving outdoors is signal degradation. Wireless signals weaken as they travel through obstacles such as walls, glass, and air, leading to weaker connections and reduced data rates.

Submitted by zhang_li· Mar 6, 2026Network Troubleshooting

Question

A network administrator deployed wireless networking in the office area. When users visit the outdoor patio and try to download emails with large attachments or stream training videos, they notice buffering issues. Which of the following is the most likely cause?

Options

  • ANetwork congestion
  • BWireless interference
  • CSignal degradation
  • DClient disassociation

How the community answered

(44 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    91% (40)
  • D
    5% (2)

Explanation

The most likely cause of buffering issues when moving outdoors is signal degradation. Wireless signals weaken as they travel through obstacles such as walls, glass, and air, leading to weaker connections and reduced data rates.

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