Network Cables

What is the fundamental communications path to the rest of the world in a network?

• The cabling

• The router

• The modem

• The switch

Why is it important to use exactly the right type of cable when building a new data center?

• To save money

• To ensure proper communication

• To reduce power consumption

• To increase speed.

In twisted pair copper cabling, how many pairs of wires are there inside an ethernet cable?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Twisted pair cables contain pairs of wires that send ______ signals to each other.

• Identical

• Opposite

• Random

• Delayed

Each pair of wires in twisted pair cabling has a different level of ______.

• Color

• Length

• Twist rate

• Thickness

What is the maximum distance supported by 1000BASE-T for category 5e cables?

• 50 meters

• 100 meters

• 150 meters

• 200 meters

Which type of cable is commonly used inside homes for cable television or modems?

• RG6

• RG59

• RG11

• RG8

1000BASE-T is a standard for Ethernet that operates over ________.

• twisted pair copper cabling

• fiber optic cabling

• coaxial cabling

• wireless connections

What does the 'E' in category 5e stand for?

• Enhanced

• Ethernet

• Extended

• Efficient

In a building with a shared plenum area, what type of cable should be used to prevent smoke or toxic fumes during a fire?

• Plenum-rated cable

• Non-plenum cable

• Coaxial cable

• Fiber optic cable