Network Cables Quiz No 3

What is the primary purpose of using twisted pairs in network cables?

• To increase flexibility

• To reduce signal degradation and crosstalk

• To enhance data transfer speed

• To simplify cable termination

What is the primary advantage of using shielded twisted pair (STP) cables?

• High data transfer rates

• Resistance to electromagnetic interference

• Cost-effectiveness

• Ease of installation

Which connector type is commonly used with single-mode fibre optic cables?

• SC

• LC

• ST

• RJ-45

In fibre optic cables, what carries the actual data in the form of light pulses?

• Cladding

• Core

• Jacket

• Insulation

What is the primary advantage of using fibre optic cables over copper cables?

• Lower cost

• Greater flexibility

• Higher bandwidth and immunity to electromagnetic interference

• Simplicity of termination

What is the purpose of the cladding in a fibre optic cable?

• To protect the core

• To provide flexibility

• To insulate the cable

• To shield against interference

Which connector type is commonly used with Cat5e and Cat6 cables for Ethernet connections?

• RJ-11

• RJ-45

• SC

• LC

Which cable type is commonly used for telephone lines and has fewer twisted pairs compared to Ethernet cables?

• Cat5e

• Cat6

• Cat3

• Fiber optic

Which type of cable is often used for cable television (CATV) and broadband internet connections?

• Cat5e

• Cat6

• Fiber optic

• Coaxial

Which cable category is suitable for Gigabit Ethernet and provides improved performance over Cat5e?

• Cat5

• Cat5e

• Cat6

• Cat6a