Lesson 2: Network Cables and Connectors

What are network cables used for?

• Playing video games

• Cooking food

• Drawing pictures

• Linking computers and devices

What do cables have at their ends so they can be plugged into a socket?

• Buttons

• Connectors

• Lights

• Wheels

What are two common connectors used in computing?

• USB and HDMI

• RJ45 and RJ11

• Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

• Ethernet and Fiber

How are RJ45 and RJ11 connectors similar?

• They have the same shape

• They both have 5 wires

• They are both used for video games

• They are made of plastic

Which cable type is used for connecting computers and devices in a wired network?

• USB cable

• HDMI cable

• RJ45 cable

• Bluetooth cable

How are RJ45 and RJ11 connectors different?

• RJ11 is smaller than RJ45

• RJ45 is used for phones, and RJ11 is used for computers

• RJ45 has more wires than RJ11

• RJ11 is made of metal, and RJ45 is made of plastic

What is the purpose of an RJ11 connector in a home setup?

• To connect a computer to the internet

• To connect a telephone

• To connect a TV to a gaming console

• To connect a printer to a laptop

What is the main purpose of an RJ45 connector in a network?

• To connect a computer to the internet

• To connect a telephone to a computer

• To charge a smartphone

• To connect a television to a gaming console

Which cable type is often used to connect a computer to a printer?

• USB cable

• RJ45 cable

• HDMI cable

• Power cable

How long is an RJ11 connector?

• 2 inches

• 5 centimeters

• 3 feet

• It varies