Free HPE6-A42 Sample Questions — Implementing Aruba WLAN (IAW) 8

Implementing Aruba WLAN (IAW) 8 (HPE6-A42) is a professional-level HP certification exam. The blueprint splits the exam across 5 domains, starting with WLAN Fundamentals, Aruba WLAN Design, Aruba WLAN Implementation. On exam day you face around 37 questions in 90 minutes, in formats such as multiple choice. The 5 questions below are free samples written to match that style: answer each one first, then reveal the correct answer and note which topics you miss. The HPE6-A42 is rated medium in difficulty, and most candidates prepare with at least 12 months of hands-on experience. Because every answer is revealed in place, you can work through the whole set without leaving this page. Work through all 5 samples before deciding whether to buy the full 37+ question PDF.

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Question 1

A company has an Aruba solution. A network administrator wants to prevent wireless users from accessing shopping web sites with a bad reputation. What should the administrator set up to deny such traffic?

  • A. an AppRF engine
  • B. application filters in the Traffic Analysis dashboard
  • C. firewall access control rules that specify HTTP and HTTPS services
  • D. firewall application rules
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Correct Answer:
D. firewall application rules
Question 2

Which authentication server option would the network administrator choose to authenticate a wireless user directly against an Active Directory (AD) domain controller without NPS or IAS?

  • A. LDAP server
  • B. RFC 3576 server
  • C. TACACS server
  • D. RADIUS server
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Correct Answer:
A. LDAP server
Question 3

Which settings can a Mobility Master (MM) deploy to Mobility Controllers (MCs) but master controllers CANNOT deploy to local controllers?

  • A. radio profiles
  • B. AAA profiles
  • C. Interface settings
  • D. WLAN settings
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Correct Answer:
B. AAA profiles
Question 4

A network administrator needs to create an Aruba firewall rule that permits wireless users to receive DHCP settings when they first connect to the Aruba solution. What are the correct source and destination aliases for the rule?

  • A. source = any and destination = user
  • B. source = any and destination = any
  • C. source = user and destination = user
  • D. source = user and destination = any
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Correct Answer:
B. source = any and destination = any
Question 5

What is one difference between captive portal authentication and 802.1X authentication?

  • A. 802.1X authentication always authenticates the wireless client, while captive portal authentication always authenticates the wireless user
  • B. 802.1X authentication occurs at Layer 2, while captive portal authentication occurs at Layer 3
  • C. 802.1X authentication must use an LDAP server, while captive portal authentication can use a RADIUS server or an LDAP server
  • D. 802.1X authentication is typically implemented without encryption, while captive authentication is often combined with WPA or WPA2
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Correct Answer:
B. 802.1X authentication occurs at Layer 2, while captive portal authentication occurs at Layer 3

HPE6-A42 sample questions FAQ

Are these HPE6-A42 sample questions from the real exam?

No. They are original practice questions written to match the format and topic mix of the Implementing Aruba WLAN (IAW) 8 exam, which contains around 37 questions. Treat them as representative practice, not leaked exam content.

How many free HPE6-A42 sample questions do I get?

This page includes 5 questions, each with its correct answer you can reveal in place. The full study PDF expands that to 37+ questions.

Do the sample questions include the correct answers?

Yes. Open the answer panel under each question to see which option is correct. Answer first, then reveal, so the set works as a self-check rather than a reading exercise.

Is 5 sample questions enough to pass the HPE6-A42?

Not on its own. Use the samples to find weak topics, revise them against the official domains, then work through the full 37+ question set under timed conditions before booking the exam.

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