WorksheetsNetwork Cables Exercises
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 4mins
Straight-through and crossover network cables are defined by their wiring patterns and are used in different networking situations. Which statement correctly describes their use?
Straight-through cables connect different devices like a computer to a switch, while crossover cables connect similar devices like two computers.
Crossover cables are used to connect a computer to a switch, while straight-through cables connect two computers.
Both straight-through and crossover cables are used interchangeably for all network connections.
Straight-through cables are only used for connecting wireless devices.
Identify the typical connections for which you would use a straight-through cable and a crossover cable.
Straight-through: PC to switch, Crossover: switch to switch
Straight-through: switch to switch, Crossover: PC to switch
Straight-through: PC to PC, Crossover: PC to switch
Straight-through: router to router, Crossover: PC to hub
The difference in pinout between a straight-through cable and a crossover cable is:
A straight-through cable has the same wire order on both ends, while a crossover cable swaps the transmit and receive pairs.
A straight-through cable swaps the transmit and receive pairs, while a crossover cable has the same wire order on both ends.
Both cables have completely random wire orders on each end.
Both cables always use the same color code for all wires.
A user is trying to connect two computers directly without a switch. After using a straight-through cable, the connection fails. What type of cable should be used to solve the problem?
Crossover cable
Fiber optic cable
Console cable
Coaxial cable
Identify two practical examples of when you would use a crossover cable and a straight-through cable.
Connecting two switches (crossover) and connecting a computer to a switch (straight-through)
Connecting a computer to a printer (crossover) and connecting two routers (straight-through)
Connecting a computer to a switch (crossover) and connecting two computers (straight-through)
Connecting a router to a modem (crossover) and connecting two switches (straight-through)
To convert a straight-through cable to a crossover cable, which step should you follow?
Swap the transmit and receive wire pairs at one end of the cable.
Cut the cable in half and rejoin the wires randomly.
Change only the color of the cable jacket.
Remove the shielding from the cable.
The tools used to test if a straight-through or crossover cable is working correctly are:
Cable tester
Screwdriver
Multimeter
Crimping tool
