If you have 'UniWireless' and 'eduroam' configured and both set to "connect automatically" will this cause issues in exam?

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BlackTom AI · Accepted Answer

Yes — having both UniWireless and eduroam set to "connect automatically" can cause issues during an exam.

1. Relevant knowledge points and concepts
- Wi‑Fi clients typically auto-select networks based on saved profiles, signal strength, and priority, and will switch between available networks when conditions change.
- Automatic network switching can cause brief disconnections, IP changes, or re‑authentication events (especially for secure enterprise networks like eduroam).
- Online exams and remote proctoring software often require a stable, continuous connection; many systems treat drops, re‑authentications, or IP changes as suspicious or as a loss of session.

2. Step‑by‑step reasoning
- Your device has two saved networks with automatic connect enabled. When both are in range, the OS/driver chooses one; if signal strengths fluctuate or priorities differ, the OS may switch from the current network to the other.
- Each switch triggers disconnection from the first network and a new association and (often) credential re‑exchange with the second.
- During that switch window the exam client may lose connectivity, the proctoring system may register a connection interruption, or the exam server may time out or force a re-login.

3. Intermediate steps / examples
- Example timeline: connected to UniWireless → eduroam signal increases → OS decides to switch → 2–15 seconds of disconnect while authenticating to eduroam → exam client reports lost connection or obtains new IP → remote proctor flags event or student must reconnect.
- Many enterprise networks like eduroam use EAP authentication and can require a full re‑handshake, extending downtime.

4. Why the correct answer is correct
- Because automatic switching can and often will cause brief interruptions or authentication events that adversely affect exam continuity and may be interpreted as suspicious activity by proctoring software.

5. Why the other option is incorrect
- "No" assumes automatic switching never causes problems; this ignores real behavior of OS network managers and the sensitivity of online exam systems to connection instability and IP/credential changes.

6. Conclusion
- Therefore, the correct answer is Yes, which matches the provided answer.

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