Network Cables Quiz

What are the two main categories of network cables based on their transmission medium?

• Copper and plastic

• Electricity and light

• Fiber and coaxial

• Wireless and wired

What type of cable uses copper wires inter-twined into pairs?

• Coaxial cable

• Fiber optic cable

• Twisted pair cable

• HDMI cable

Which UTP category is rated for 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)?

• Category 5

• Category 5e

• Category 6

• Category 7

What is the transmission medium used by fiber optic cables?

• Copper wires

• Glass or plastic

• Aluminum foil

• Rubber

Which cable is rated for 10 Gbps?

• Cat 5

• Cat 5e

• Cat 6a

• Cat 3

Which wiring standard is most commonly used according to the TIA?

• 568A

• 568B

• 568C

• 568D

What color is the wire for Pin 1 in the 568B standard?

• White/green

• White/orange

• White/blue

• White/brown

What is the colloquial name for the connector used with twisted pair networks?

• RJ45

• RJ11

• RJ9

• RJ12

How many wires does an RJ45 plug contain?

• Eight

• Four

• Six

• Ten

What should you check if a computer cannot connect to the network?

• Network cable connection

• Router

• WiFi AP

• Yo-Self