COHESITY CERTIFIED INSTALLATION
PROFESSIONAL EXAM 2026 CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION EXAMS WITH COMPLETE Q&A
STUDY GUIDE
◉ Server side. Answer: This side of the Pro-Watch Access Control
system hosts the software
◉ Hardware side. Answer: This side of the Pro-Watch Access Control
system is where we interface readers/locks/sensors with the
controllers along with their input and output devices
◉ PW7K1IC - PW7000 Intelligent Controller. Answer: Has a built-in
reader board for 2 door control and can be configured as a
standalone door controller or up to 31 additional sub-panels can be
connected to support up to 64 readers
◉ PW7K1R2 - PW7000 2 reader board sub-panel. Answer: Has 2
reader connections, 8 configurable inputs & 6 configurable outputs.
Can be configured for 2 Read In/REX Out doors or 2 Read In/Read
Out doors when OSDP communications are used
◉ PW7K1IN - PW7000 sub-panel input board. Answer: Has 16
configurable inputs and 2 configurable outputs
,◉ PW7K1OUT - PW7000 sub-panel output board. Answer: Has 16
configurable output boards
◉ PW7K1ICE - PW7000 POE Intelligent Controller. Answer: Has a
built-in reader board for 1 door and can be configured as a
standalone door controller or when configured in DS Mode
additional sub-panels can be added to support up to 16 additional
readers
◉ PW7K1R1E - PW7000 IP sub-panel reader board. Answer: Has 1
reader port for up to 4 readers using only OSDP communications for
up to 2 door control, 6 inputs, & 4 outputs.
◉ Down Stream Mode. Answer: What does DS Mode stand for?
◉ True. Answer: The PW-7000 includes extensive customization
including IF/Then macro capabilities
[True/False]
◉ False. Answer: The PW-7000 series is NOT backwards compatible
with the PW-6000 controllers, reader boards, I/O boards, &
enclosures
[True/False]
, ◉ Embedded Crypto Memory Chip. Answer: What unique feature
does the PW-7000 series contain that is used to protect sensitive
data?
◉ Modular design
Flexible power options
Variety of native integrations
Extensive customization. Answer: What are some features of the
PW-7000 series?
◉ Mercury Series 3 boards. Answer: What are the
PW7K1IC/PW7K1R2/PW7K1IN/PW7K1OUT a redesign of?
◉ PW7K1IC. Answer: This panel is a versatile device designed for
access control systems. Acts as a brain that manages the logic for the
series
◉ RS485 Port Connection for sub-panel communications
Ethernet Port Connection for host & sub-panel communications
Redundant Host Communications via USB. Answer: What are some
additional ports/features of the PW7K1IC?
PROFESSIONAL EXAM 2026 CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION EXAMS WITH COMPLETE Q&A
STUDY GUIDE
◉ Server side. Answer: This side of the Pro-Watch Access Control
system hosts the software
◉ Hardware side. Answer: This side of the Pro-Watch Access Control
system is where we interface readers/locks/sensors with the
controllers along with their input and output devices
◉ PW7K1IC - PW7000 Intelligent Controller. Answer: Has a built-in
reader board for 2 door control and can be configured as a
standalone door controller or up to 31 additional sub-panels can be
connected to support up to 64 readers
◉ PW7K1R2 - PW7000 2 reader board sub-panel. Answer: Has 2
reader connections, 8 configurable inputs & 6 configurable outputs.
Can be configured for 2 Read In/REX Out doors or 2 Read In/Read
Out doors when OSDP communications are used
◉ PW7K1IN - PW7000 sub-panel input board. Answer: Has 16
configurable inputs and 2 configurable outputs
,◉ PW7K1OUT - PW7000 sub-panel output board. Answer: Has 16
configurable output boards
◉ PW7K1ICE - PW7000 POE Intelligent Controller. Answer: Has a
built-in reader board for 1 door and can be configured as a
standalone door controller or when configured in DS Mode
additional sub-panels can be added to support up to 16 additional
readers
◉ PW7K1R1E - PW7000 IP sub-panel reader board. Answer: Has 1
reader port for up to 4 readers using only OSDP communications for
up to 2 door control, 6 inputs, & 4 outputs.
◉ Down Stream Mode. Answer: What does DS Mode stand for?
◉ True. Answer: The PW-7000 includes extensive customization
including IF/Then macro capabilities
[True/False]
◉ False. Answer: The PW-7000 series is NOT backwards compatible
with the PW-6000 controllers, reader boards, I/O boards, &
enclosures
[True/False]
, ◉ Embedded Crypto Memory Chip. Answer: What unique feature
does the PW-7000 series contain that is used to protect sensitive
data?
◉ Modular design
Flexible power options
Variety of native integrations
Extensive customization. Answer: What are some features of the
PW-7000 series?
◉ Mercury Series 3 boards. Answer: What are the
PW7K1IC/PW7K1R2/PW7K1IN/PW7K1OUT a redesign of?
◉ PW7K1IC. Answer: This panel is a versatile device designed for
access control systems. Acts as a brain that manages the logic for the
series
◉ RS485 Port Connection for sub-panel communications
Ethernet Port Connection for host & sub-panel communications
Redundant Host Communications via USB. Answer: What are some
additional ports/features of the PW7K1IC?
