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WorksheetsStructured Cabling and Networking Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following is the primary purpose of a patch panel in structured cabling?
To increase wireless coverage
To provide secure storage for switches
To terminate cables and simplify reconfiguration
To amplify network signals
Which tools are typically required for proper cable termination? (Select TWO)
Punch-down tool
Multimeter
Heat gun
Cable stripper
Which wiring standards are supported by most patch panels?
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
T568A and T568B
Cat 3 and Cat 5e
EIA/TIA 802
Fiber optic cables are immune to electromagnetic interference (EMI).
True
False
Which fiber type is best for long-distance and high-bandwidth transmissions?
Multimode fiber
Cat 6 copper cable
Single-mode fiber
Twinax
Which of the following are fiber optic connector types? (Select THREE)
SC
LC
ST
RJ11
The standard width for rack-mounted equipment is 19 inches (48.26 cm).
True
False
Why is humidity control important in server rooms?
It increases wireless coverage.
It prevents condensation and reduces static risk.
It keeps patch panels aligned.
It prevents cable attenuation.
Which are considered essential elements of power management in network environments? (Select TWO)
UPS systems
Load balancing software
PDUs (Power Distribution Units)
RAID controllers
Which fire suppression system is phased out due to environmental concerns?
Clean agent
Dry-pipe
Pre-action
Halon
Which tool is best for verifying the correct pinout configuration of an Ethernet cable?
Punch-down tool
Cable tester
OTDR
Multimeter
Which of the following symptoms can indicate a crosstalk problem in copper cabling? (Select TWO)
Data corruption
Excessive attenuation
Unintended signal interference from nearby wires
Fiber dispersion
An OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer) is used primarily to test copper cabling for continuity.
True
False
A network administrator notices that cables near fluorescent lights are experiencing EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). What is the best solution?
Use shielded twisted pair (STP) cables
Replace switches with managed models
Enable port security
Switch to T568A wiring
Which issues are typically identified using a cable certifier? (Select TWO)
VLAN misconfigurations
Split pairs
Rogue DHCP servers
Incorrect wiring
Excessive cable length beyond the 100-meter Ethernet standard may result in signal attenuation and poor connectivity.
True
False
When troubleshooting a fiber optic link, which condition most often causes light signal loss?
EMI
Dirty connectors
Incorrect T568B wiring
Excessive voltage
Which tasks can a managed switch perform that an unmanaged switch cannot? (Select TWO)
Pass broadcast traffic
Provide redundancy with STP
Create VLANs
Physically connect end devices
A loopback plug can be used to test a NIC (Network Interface Card) to verify that it can send and receive signals properly.
True
False
A network technician wants to protect a switch against unauthorized devices plugging into ports. Which feature should they enable?
Port mirroring
QoS
Trunking
Port security
