Which of the following are the first steps an analyst should perform when developing a heat map? (Choose two.)

Question

Options

• AMethodically walk around the office noting Wi-Fi signal strength.
• BLog in to each access point and check the settings.
• CCreate or obtain a layout of the office.
• DMeasure cable lengths between access points.
• EReview access logs to determine the most active devices.
• FRemove possible impediments to radio transmissions.

• A
  93% (39)
• B
  2% (1)
• E
  5% (2)

Explanation

Developing a Wi-Fi heat map requires two foundational steps: obtaining a physical layout of the space (C) so you have a map to plot signal data onto, and then physically walking the area to measure signal strength at various locations (A) - without both, you have nothing meaningful to visualize.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• B (log in to APs): Checking AP settings is a configuration task, not part of generating a heat map.
• D (measure cable lengths): Cable runs are an infrastructure concern irrelevant to RF coverage mapping.
• E (review access logs): Access logs show device activity, not signal propagation or coverage gaps.
• F (remove impediments): Clearing obstacles is a remediation step - you map the environment as-is first, then decide what to fix.

Memory tip: Think of heat mapping like painting - you need a canvas first (the floor plan, C), then you apply the paint by walking and collecting data (A). Everything else (logs, cables, settings) belongs to a different phase of the wireless assessment.

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