Quiz on Guided Media and Cables

Which of the following is a type of guided media?

• Radio Waves

• Fiber Optic Cable

• Infrared

• Microwaves

What is the main advantage of using fiber optic cables over twisted pair cables?

• Lower cost

• Higher data transmission speed

• Easier installation

• More flexibility

Which type of cable is made of copper wires twisted together to reduce interference?

• Coaxial Cable

• Fiber Optic Cable

• Twisted Pair Cable

• Wireless Cable

Which of the following is NOT a feature of coaxial cable?

• It has a central conductor wire.

• It uses light to transmit data.

• It has a metallic shield.

• It is used in cable TV systems.

The twisting of wires in twisted pair cables helps to:

• Increase the bandwidth

• Reduce signal interference

• Increase the cable length

• Improve signal speed

Which of the following guided media is the most resistant to electromagnetic interference (EMI)?

• Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)

• Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)

• Coaxial Cable

• Fiber Optic Cable

Which guided media is commonly used for telephone lines and local area networks (LANs)?

• Coaxial Cable

• Fiber Optic Cable

• Twisted Pair Cable

• Microwave Transmission

Which of the following cables has the highest bandwidth capacity?

• Coaxial Cable

• Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)

• Fiber Optic Cable

• Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)

In twisted pair cables, shielding is added in which type to further protect against interference?

• Fiber Optic Cable

• Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)

• Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)

• Coaxial Cable

Which type of cable is commonly used in Ethernet networks for short to medium-distance communication?

• Coaxial Cable

• Twisted Pair Cable

• Fiber Optic Cable

• Satellite Link