Networking Cables and Technologies Quiz

What is a benefit of using UTP/STP cables?

• Interference is lessened due to the twisting

• Fast over long distances

• Reliable for short distances

• Needs a Wireless Access Point

Which type of cable is used as a backbone in a network to connect routers and switches?

• Fibre optic

• UTP/STP

• Coaxial

• Bluetooth

What is a drawback of using fibre optic cables?

• Expensive

• Slow

• Poor at very high speeds

• Needs a Wireless Access Point

Which type of cable is described as reliable and good for short distances?

• Coaxial

• Fibre optic

• UTP/STP

• Wi-Fi

What is a common use for Wi-Fi?

• Connecting mobile devices to networks

• Backbone in a network

• Used in older networks

• Synchronizing between devices

Which wireless method requires a Wireless Access Point to connect?

• Wi-Fi

• Bluetooth

• Fibre optic

• Coaxial

What is a characteristic of Bluetooth technology?

• Short-range, fairly slow wireless connection

• Fast over long distances

• Interference is lessened due to the twisting

• Needs a Wireless Access Point

Which type of cable is used to connect PCs and printers to a LAN?

• UTP/STP

• Fibre optic

• Coaxial

• Bluetooth

What is a drawback of using coaxial cables?

• Slow

• Expensive

• Little interference

• Needs a Wireless Access Point

Which method is used for synchronizing between devices like headsets and wireless keyboards?

• Bluetooth

• Wi-Fi

• Fibre optic

• Coaxial