Quiz on Networking Cables

What is the maximum data rate supported by Cat 5 cables?

• 100 Mbps

• 1 Gbps

• 10 Gbps

• 100 Gbps

Cat 5e cables improved over Cat 5 primarily by reducing which type of interference?

• Crosstalk

• Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)

• Attenuation

• Signal Reflection

Which cable category is rated for up to 10 Gbps over short distances of up to 55 meters?

• Cat 5

• Cat 5e

• Cat 6

• Cat 6a

Which of the following categories of twisted pair cable is shielded and rated for up to 10 Gbps over 100 meters?

• Cat 5

• Cat 6

• Cat 6a

• Cat 7

Cat 8 cables are primarily designed for which type of environment?

• Home networking

• Industrial automation

• Data centers

• Office LANs

RG-6 coaxial cable is commonly used for which application?

• Telephone lines

• Ethernet networking

• Cable television

• Fiber optics

Twinaxial cables are commonly used for which type of connection?

• Long-haul fiber optics

• Short-range high-speed networking

• Home broadband

• Analog telephony

What is the main difference between TIA/EIA-568A and TIA/EIA-568B wiring standards?

• Color coding of the wire pairs

• Data transfer speeds

• Type of connectors used

• Cable shielding

Which type of fiber optic cable is designed for long-distance communication?

• Single-mode

• Multimode

• Coaxial

• Twisted pair

Multimode fiber is best suited for which of the following?

• Long-distance telecommunication

• Short-distance data communication

• Power transmission

• Home networking