Conductor pairs in data cables always involve one white one

Cat 5 is the only data cable used in Australia

All data cables in Australia are blue (have blue external insulation)

What TWO types of terminations are used for data cable?

A data point is used to terminate a data cable at a fixed location

An RJ45 is used for Cat 5 cables and above

You can plug an RJ12 into a data point

RJ45s have now largely replaced RJ12s

The colour pairs are the same for Cat 5, Cat 6, Cat 7 and Cat 8 data cables

There are two main colour configurations for data cables, Type A and Type B

Old phone cables have 4 conductors

All internet cables have 8 conductors

A stranded core conductor is used for temporary wiring

A solid core conductor has multiple strands of copper making up a conductor

Solid core wiring is not as breakable as stranded core wiring

Solid core cable is a little faster than stranded core cable

Increasing the twist ratios of conductor pairs increases the data transfer speed

A sharp bend in a data cable can reduce the data transfer speed

Cat 6 cable has a divider inside to reduce interference and increase data transfer speed

All Cat 6 cable is shielded

Australian rules require shielding on a data cable only if it is within 10mm of a power cable

Coaxial cable carries high frequency signals

A foil shield is designed to provide protection against mechanical damage to a cable

A braided shield is designed to provide protection against mechanical damage to a cable

A foil shield is always designed to protect against high voltage interference