Exam Practice LabsWireshark Labs for WCA
Launch-ready Wireshark scenarios, PCAPs, and quizzes engineered to help you pass the Wireshark Certified Analyst (WCA-101) on your first attempt.
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30+
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150+
quiz questions
Hands-on Practice
Interactive lab exercises designed to reinforce key Wireshark skills tested on the exam.
Lab Exercises
Engage with over 20 meticulously designed lab exercises, each accompanied by one or more Packet Capture (PCAP) files.
Aligned with WCA Exam Objectives
Each lab maps directly to official exam objectives for targeted preparation.
Exam Scenario Drills
Scenario-based drills mirror exam objective pitfalls so you can practice the tricky parts repeatedly before test day.
Hands-On
Exercises
These exercises cover all WCA-101 exam objectives and are designed to provide practical, hands-on experience to help you pass the exam.
WCA-101 Exam Objectives
Exam Objectives Covered
Labs are grouped by objective areas to ensure comprehensive coverage.
- Wireshark FeaturesUtilize key features: capture, filters, GUI customization, and statistics.
- Traffic Capture MethodsPractice various capture techniques: interface selection, ring buffers, CLI tools.
- FiltersApply and distinguish between capture and display filters; build complex filters.
- Protocol AnalysisDeep dive into Ethernet, IP, TCP/UDP, ARP, ICMP, DHCP, DNS, and more.
- TroubleshootingIdentify and resolve common network issues using captured data.
Simulate the Exam
Self-Paced Quiz Questions
Each lab includes quiz questions mirroring exam format and difficulty.
- Multiple ChoiceTest your theoretical knowledge with timed multiple-choice questions.
- Hint SystemStep-by-step hints help you keep moving even when a question stalls you.
- Fill-in-the-blankRecall command syntax, filter expressions, and protocol values.
Recognized proof of completion
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Graduates receive a digital badge that can be verified online or shared with hiring managers and professional networks.
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Issue Date
November 20, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
The Wireshark Certified Analyst (WCA) certification formally recognizes professionals who demonstrate advanced skills in network protocol analysis and troubleshooting using Wireshark.
It is intended for IT Operations, Security Operations, and Development teams—especially those already using Wireshark or looking to adopt it to improve visibility and incident response.
A recommended learning path includes starting with Chris Greer's complete Wireshark Certified Analyst course to build foundational knowledge. Then, reinforce your skills with this hands-on exam preparation lab to gain practical experience. Together, these resources will prepare you to confidently take and pass the WCA certification exam.
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No. This is a pure lab environment: you receive PCAP files and a lab guide with questions to answer. For formal training, we recommend the courses by Chris Greer (https://packetpioneer.com/).
Each hint deducts 4 points from the question’s total. For example, if a question is worth 20 points and you use two hints, the maximum score you can earn is 12.
Yes. You lose one point for each incorrect answer.
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Solutions are provided only to corporate customers, course instructors, and training providers.
All PCAPs are either anonymized real customer consulting cases, captured in a lab environment, or sourced from the public record. In select cases, we have reproduced customer issues using packet-generation tools.
For detailed information about the Wireshark Certified Analyst (WCA) certification, visit the official page: https://www.wireshark.org/certifications
You can also review the full list of exam objectives in PDF format here: https://www.wireshark.org/pdf/wca-objectives.pdf
This lab is best suited for learners who already have basic familiarity with Wireshark. If you're new to Wireshark, we recommend starting with the official course by Chris Greer first. The labs are designed to provide hands-on practice that builds on foundational knowledge.
Most learners complete the labs within 1 to 2 weeks of part-time study. However, the pace is flexible, and you can go through the labs at your own speed. You’ll also retain access to the labs after completion.
The labs are grouped by exam objective, but you can complete them in any order. This allows you to focus on specific topics based on your learning needs or weak areas.
Yes, we plan to add more labs over time to keep the content fresh and aligned with evolving exam objectives. All updates will be available to current users at no extra cost.
5.0 ★ rated by network teams
Analysts share how these labs accelerated certification, reduced troubleshooting time, and unlocked promotion-ready skills.
Passed WCA in 12 days. The packet-analysis drills mirrored the real certification so well that our SOC sprinted through weak spots and built muscle memory on day one.
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Hori
SOC Lead
Cleared every weak objective in under a week. The labs are challenging, organized by exam objective, and every hint felt like a mentor tapping me on the shoulder.
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Job
Senior Network Engineer
Earned my certification and a promotion. The hands-on exercises gave me deep insights into troubleshooting protocols, and the quiz bank nailed the trickiest exam wording.
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Aisha Malik
Network Security Analyst
Cut our Wireshark investigation time by 40%. The exam-style labs are structured, repeatable, and gave my team the speed we needed for customer escalations.
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Miguel Hernández
Service Delivery Manager
Passed WCA while juggling rotating shifts. The labs let me practice in 30-minute sprints, and the hint system nudged me through every exercise even when I got stuck.
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Priya N.
Network Operations Specialist
Documented every objective for my team handoff. Each quiz ends with a clear explanation, so I could capture the reasoning and share it with the next engineer.
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Ethan Lewis
Incident Response Engineer
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This page is for the hands-on exam prep labs only. If you're looking for a complete course with video lessons and structured instruction, check out the official Wireshark Certified Analyst course by Chris Greer.
