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WorksheetsCat5, Cat5e, and Cat6 Cables
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 19mins
What are two types of Twisted Pair? (Select two answers)
Broadband
Shielded Twisted Pair
Fiber Optic
Unshielded Twisted Pair
A cable that consists of color coded pairs of insulated copper wires that are twisted around each other to form pairs that are encased in a plastic sheath.
coaxial cable
twisted pair cable
fiber optic cable
This type of twisted pair cable consists of twisted pair wires that are not only individually insulated but also surrounded by a shielding made of foil.
STPO
STP
UTP
UTPA
The most common types of twisted pair wiring categories ar Cat 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7
true
false
Using a single Cat5e wire to connect a computer on one end of our school with a switch on the other would likely result in:
Less interference and higher speeds
Near-end cross-talk
Far-end cross-talk
Signal attenuation and data loss
When designing a new network, if price is NOT a concern, the best way to "future-proof" your equipment is to choose:
Cat5
Cat5e
Cat6
Cat6a
The recommended topology for Cat5 - Cat6 cable is:
Star
Bus
Mesh
Ring
The writing on a length of cable says: Cat5e UTP 24 AWG plenum 0346 250Mhz. Which of the following is true?
It will produce toxic gases if it is burned
The maximum length is 346 meters
It is safe to use in ceilings or raised floors
It has a thin tin foil wrapping around the internal wires
The writing on a length of cable says: Cat6 STP 24 AWG 0275 250MHz. Which of the following is true?
There is only 275 more feet left on the roll of cable
It is safe to put in ceilings or raised floors
It has a maximum frequency of 275MHz
It has a maximum segment length of 275 meters
