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Why are the pairs twisted in Ethernet cables?
To keep the pairs together
So that two separate signals can be sent at the same time
To provide data on one wire and power on the other
To reduce cross talk between wires
How many pairs of wire are their in an Ethernet cable?
Two
Four
Six
Eight
Why are the pairs of wires twisted differently?
To reduce the cross talk between pairs of wires
So that each pair can be identified more easily
To make it easier to crimp the wires
No particular reason
Which one item below is NOT a benefit of using twisted pair cables?
Flexibility
Lower Cost
Ease of use
Not susceptible to EMI
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using twisted pair cables?
Very expensive
Hard to use
Susceptible to eavesdropping
Works with the newer protocols.
What does UTP stand for?
Unconfirmed Transmission Protocol
Ultra Terminated Pair
Uniform Transmission Protocol
Unshielded Twisted Pair
Which type of cable would you use in a drop ceiling with many florescent lights?
UTP Plenum
STP Plenum
UTP Riser
STP Riser
Which fact about a Plenum cable is True?
It is non-toxic when burned
It is the least expensive cable
It can only be used for vertical runs
It uses special connectors, not RJ45
Which type of wires conduct electricity better (assuming they are the same Gage wire)?
Stranded copper wire
Solid copper Wire
Plastic core wire
They all conduct equally
Which type of wire is more flexible and least likely to break with repetitive movements?
Stranded core wire
Solid core wire
Fiber optic wire
Radio frequency wire
Which connector is used for phone lines?
RJ11
RJ45
GG45
TERA
Which two connectors may be used for Ethernet cables rated Cat 3 to Cat 6?
RJ11
RJ45
GG45
Cat 7
Which two connectors can be used for Cat 7?
RJ11
RJ45
GG45
TERA
Which connector can be used for both Cat 6 and Cat 7 networks?
A
B
C
d
Which category of network cables support 1 Gb speeds?
Cat 5e
Cat 6
Both Cat 5e and Cat 6
Neither Cat 5 or Cat 6
RG-58 Coaxial Cable is commonly used for _____.
10Base2 Ethernet networks
Cable TV and cable networking
Satellite TV
To reduce networking cost
You are installing a satellite TV systems, which coaxial cable might you use?
RG-58
RG-59
RG-6
RJ45
This Coaxial cable type:
. Twist onto the cable
. Is used for TV connections
. Is used for cable modems
Which of the following is an advantage to using coaxial cables over Ethernet cables.
It is less expensive
It supports all networking standards
It is highly resistant to physical damage
It is ideal for star topology
Coaxial cables consist of how many conductors?
Two
Four
Six
Eight
What type of optical connector is used to connect buildings that are several kilometers apart?
RG45
RG6
Single-mode fiber
Multi-mode fiber
Which of the following are advantages of using fiber optic cabling for a network? (Chose two)
Lower installation costs
Greater cable distances without a repeater
No special training or equipment is required
Immunity to electromagnetic interference
Which of the following id true about single mode fiber optic network cabling?
Single-mode cabling supports shorter segments than multi-node cabling
Single-mode fiber cabling is less expensive than multi-mode cabling
The center core is composed of braided plastic or glass fibers
The central core is smaller than standard multi-core fiber optic cable core
Which of the following connectors usually require polishing as part of the assembly process? (chose two)
BNC
RJ45
SC
F-Type
ST
Which of the following are characteristics of a LC fiber connector? (Chose two)
They can be used with either fiber optic or copper cabling
They use a housing and latch system similar to RJ45 UTP connector
They are threaded
They are half the size of standard connectors
They use a one piece bayonet connecting system
Which of the following connectors is used with optic cables and requires that you use a twist motion to connect it?
ST
BNC
LC
F-Type
SC
Which of the following connectors are used with fiber optic cables and included both cables in a single connector?
MTRJ
SC
LC
BNC
What type of connector is this?
SC
BNC
RG6
LC
What type of connector is this?
SC
BNC
RG6
LC
What type of cable matches the description shown?
ST
LC
MTRJ
RJ45
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