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Pre- Test

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which tool is most essential when assembling a straight-through cable?

a)

Multimeter

b)

Crimping tool

c)

Soldering iron

d)

Wire stripper

2.

What is the purpose of a straight-through cable?

a)

Connect two computers directly

b)

Connect a computer to a network switch or hub

c)

Connect two switches together

d)

  • Connect a router to a router

3.

What category of UTP cable is used for straight-through cabling in Ethernet networks?

a)

Cat3

b)

Coaxial

c)

Cat5e

d)

Fiber optic

4.

When would you use a straight-through cable?

a)

Connecting two routers

b)

Connecting a computer to a switch

c)

Connecting a switch to a switch

d)

Connecting two computers directly

5.

Why is proper pin alignment important in making a straight-through cable?

a)

To prevent overheating

b)

To make the cable flexible

c)

To reduce length

d)

To ensure correct signal transmission between devices

6.

What happens if the pinouts on one end of a straight-through cable are reversed?

a)

The connection speed increases

b)

The network connection fails

c)

The cable becomes a crossover cable

d)

The cable is more durable

7.

What is the maximum length for a straight-through Ethernet cable?

a)

100 meters

b)

150 meters

c)

50 meters

d)

200 meters

8.

Which color wire is assigned to Pin 1 in a T568B configuration?

a)

Orange/white

b)

Brown/white

c)

Green/white

d)

Blue/white

9.

Why is a LAN tester important after making a straight-through cable?

a)

To check cable speed

b)

To verify continuity and proper pin alignment

c)

To crimp the connectors tightly

d)

To measure cable resistance

10.

What is the correct common color coding for straight-through cable connections?

a)

WhiteBlue, Blue, WhiteGreen, Green, WhiteOrange, Orange, WhiteBrown, Brown

b)

Orange, WhiteOrange, Blue, WhiteGreen, Green, WhiteBlue, Brown, WhiteBrown

c)

WhiteOrange, Orange, WhiteGreen, Blue, WhiteBlue, Green, WhiteBrown, Brown

d)

WhiteBrown, Brown, WhiteBlue, Green, WhiteGreen, Blue, WhiteOrange, Orange