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3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes Flashcards

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Describe 2 categories for cable types

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes

A

Cables that use electricity & cables that use light

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What transmission media do twisted pair & coaxial cables use?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes

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Copper wire

Uses electricity

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What transmission media do fiber optic cables use?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes

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Glass or plastic

Uses light

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2 network cables that use copper wire?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Network cables

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  • Twisted Pair
  • Coaxial
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what does e in Cat 5e mean?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Network cables - Copper - Copper Cable Categories

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Enhanced

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What does a in cat 6a mean?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Network cables - Copper - Copper Cable Categories

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Augmented

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4 common copper cable categories?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Network cables - Copper - Copper Cable Categories

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  • Cat 5
  • Cat 5e
  • Cat 6
  • Cat 6a

(Cats 7 & 8 are new)

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Cat 5 bandwidth?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Network cables - Copper - Copper Cable Categories

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100 Mbps

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Cat 5e bandwidth?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Network cables - Copper - Copper Cable Categories

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1 Gbps (1000 Mbps)

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Cat 6 bandwidth?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Network cables - Copper - Copper Cable Categories

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1 Gbps (1000 Mbps)

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Cat 6a bandwidth?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Network cables - Copper - Copper Cable Categories

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10 Gbps

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What are coaxial cables mainly used for?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Network cables - Copper - Coaxial

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Cable & satellite TV links

They were initially used for Ethernet

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Meaning of TP?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Network cables - Copper

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Twisted Pair

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Meaning of STP?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Network cables - Copper - STP

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Shielded Twisted Pair

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Advantage STP has over UTP?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Network cables - Copper - STP

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Resistance to EMI

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How does STP cabling differ from UTP’s?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Network cables - Copper - STP

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By adding foil shielding around each wire pair

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What are Direct burial STP cables?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Network cables - Copper - STP - Direct burial

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Specialized STP cables for outdoor use

They offer waterproofing, interference protection, & enhanced durability

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Meaning of UTP?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Network cables - Copper - UTP

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Unshielded Twisted Pair

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How does UTP’s cabling differ from STP?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Network cables - Copper - UTP

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By having no shielding around the Copper wires

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What TP cable is mainly used for Ethernet networks?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Network cables - Copper

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UTP

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What is the plenum?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Network cables - Plenum

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Area above ceiling that serves as a shared space for air return and network cables

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Why are plenum-rated cables required in plenums?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Network cables - Plenum

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They don’t emit smoke or toxic fumes in a fire

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2 categories of fiber optic cable?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Network cables - Optical (Fiber Optic)

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  • Multi-mode fiber
  • Single-mode fiber
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What is Multi-mode fiber mainly used for?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Network cables - Optical (Fiber Optic)

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Short-range communication

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What is Single-mode fiber mainly used for?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Network cables - Optical (Fiber Optic)

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Long-range communication

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3 types of Fiber connectors?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Network cables - Optical (Fiber Optic)

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  • ST
  • SC
  • LC
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27
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How do single-mode fiber cables differ from multi-mode cables?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Network cables - Optical (Fiber Optic)

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By carrying a single LED signal

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How do multi-mode fiber cables differ from single-mode cables?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Network cables - Optical (Fiber Optic)

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By sending multiple LED signals on the core

They are sent at different reflection angles

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What do T568A/T568B standards define?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Network cables - T568A/T568B

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TP wire order in Ethernet cables

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Why isn’t it critical to choose between T568A/B?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Network cables - T568A/T568B

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They both work the same way & are equally valid for Ethernet cables

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T568A wire order?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Network cables - T568A/T568B

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  1. White/Green
  2. Green
  3. White/Orange
  4. Blue
  5. White/Blue
  6. Orange
  7. White/Brown
  8. Brown
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T568B wire order?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Network cables - T568A/T568B

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  1. White/Orange
  2. Orange
  3. White/Green
  4. Blue
  5. White/Blue
  6. Green
  7. White/Brown
  8. Brown
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33
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Identify connector:

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Peripheral cables - USB 2.0/3.0

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USB 1.1/2.0 Type-B

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Identify connector:

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Peripheral cables

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USB 3.X Type A

This one is specifically USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 Type A

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Identify port:

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Peripheral cables - USB 2.0/3.0

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USB 3.1/3.1 Gen 1 Type A

(USB 3.X Type A)

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Identify connector:

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Peripheral cables - USB 2.0/3.0

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USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1Type-B Micro

(USB 3.X Type-B Micro)

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Identify connector:

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Peripheral cables - USB 2.0/3.0

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USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 Type-B

(USB 3.X Type-B)

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Q

Bandwidth of High-Speed USB?

(USB 2.0)

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Peripheral cables - USB 2.0/3.0

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480 Mbps

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Q

Bandwidth of SuperSpeed USB?

(USB 3.0)

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Peripheral cables - USB 2.0/3.0

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5 Gbps

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Bandwidth of USB 3.1?

(SuperSpeed+ USB)

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Peripheral cables - USB 2.0/3.0

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10 Gbps

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Bandwidth of SuperSpeed+ USB (USB-C)?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Peripheral cables - USB 2.0/3.0

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10/20 Gbps

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Q

Downside to using USB 3.X with earlier standards?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Peripheral cables - USB 2.0/3.0

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Slower USB standard’s speed is used

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Identify connector:

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Peripheral cables - Serial

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DB-9 (DE-9)

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Identify port:

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Peripheral cables - Serial

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DB-9 (DE-9)

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Identify connector:

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Peripheral cables - Serial

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DB-25 (DE-25)

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Identify port:

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Peripheral cables - Serial

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DB-25 (DE-25)

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What is Serial aka?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Peripheral cables - Serial

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RS-232

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What is RS-232 used for?

(Serial)

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Peripheral cables - Serial

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Data transmissions

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What connector do Serial cables use?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Peripheral cables - Serial

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DE-9 or DB-25

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Identify connector:

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Peripheral cables - Thunderbolt

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Mini-DisplayPort

51
Q

Identify port:

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes

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Mini-DisplayPort

52
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What connector/port does Thunderbolt 1 & 2 use?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Peripheral cables - Thunderbolt

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Mini-DisplayPort

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What connector/port does Thunderbolt 3/4 use?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Peripheral cables - Thunderbolt

54
Q

What does it mean that USB-C & Thunderbolt 3 are interchangeable?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Peripheral cables - Thunderbolt

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USB-C cables work with Thunderbolt ports & vice versa

55
Q

What are video cables?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Video Cables

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Cables used to transmit video signals between devices

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Meaning of HDMI?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Video Cables - HDMI

A

High Definition Multimedia Interface

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Signal type(s) HDMI supports?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Video Cables - HDMI

A

HD video & audio

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Video signal(s) DisplayPort supports?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Video Cables - DisplayPort

A

HD video & audio

59
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Meaning of DVI?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Video Cables - DVI

A

Digital Visual Interface

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Q

Which DVI type supports only Digital signals?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Video Cables - DVI

61
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Which DVI type supports only Analog signals?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Video Cables - DVI

62
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Which DVI type supports Digital & Audio signals?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Video Cables - DVI

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Meaning of VGA?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Video Cables - VGA

A

Video Graphics Array

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What connector does VGA use?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Video Cables - VGA

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DB-15 (DE-15)

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Signal type(s) VGA supports?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Video Cables - VGA

A

Analog Video

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Identify Connector:

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes

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Identify connector:

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes

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Identify connector:

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Identify connector:

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Video Cables

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Q

What ports can VGA connect to via adapters?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Video Cables

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  • HDMI
  • DVI-I
  • DisplayPort
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What types of DVI is compatible with HDMI?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Video Cables

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  • DVI-I
  • DVI-D

Can be HDMI -> DVI or DVI -> HDMI

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Q

Which video signal is compatible with DVI & HDMI?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Video Cables

A

DisplayPort (DP)

73
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Meaning of SATA?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Hard Drive Cables - SATA

A

Serial AT Attachment

74
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What devices are SATA cables used for?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Hard Drive Cables - SATA

A

Storage devices within laptops/desktops

75
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Identify connector:

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Hard Drive Cables - SATA

A

SATA

SAS uses the same interface

76
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Identify port:

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Hard Drive Cables - SATA

A

SATA

SAS uses the same interface

77
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What connectors does a SATA cable consist of?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Hard Drive Cables - SATA

A

7-pin data & 15-pin power connector

78
Q

Meaning of SCSI?

(Pronounced as SCUZZY)

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Hard Drive Cables - SCSI

A

Small Computer Systems Interface

79
Q

What is SCSI? (DELETE)

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Hard Drive Cables - SCSI

A

Interface for storage, printers, & networks

80
Q

Modern SCSI standard?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Hard Drive Cables - SCSI

81
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Meaning of SAS?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Hard Drive Cables - SCSI

A

Serial Attached SCSI

82
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How does SAS change SCSI?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Hard Drive Cables - SCSI

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By shifting from parallel to serial communication & removing daisy chaining & multiple interfaces

83
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How does SAS improve SCSI?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Hard Drive Cables - SCSI

A

By increasing throughput

84
Q

Meaning of eSATA?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Hard Drive Cables - eSATA

A

External SATA

85
Q

Identify cable:

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Hard Drive Cables - eSATA

86
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Meaning of IDE?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Hard Drive Cables - IDE

A

Integrated Drive Electronics

87
Q

what is IDE aka?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Hard Drive Cables - IDE

A

PATA

(Parallet AT Attachment)

88
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Identify connector:

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes

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3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes

90
Q

what cables does IDE/PATA use?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Hard Drive Cables - IDE

A

40-pin data ribbon cable & 4-pin power Molex cable

91
Q

Purpose of adapters?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Adapters

A

Easily convert cable interfaces

92
Q

Problem with HDMI-to-DVI cables?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Adapters

A

DVI lacks audio, requiring audio cables

93
Q

1 example of digital video adapter?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Adapters

A

DVI-D-to-HDMI

94
Q

1 example of analog video adapter?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Adapters

A

DVI-A-to-VGA

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3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes

97
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What is RJ11 mainly used for? Where are they usually found?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Connector types - RJ11

A

Phone connections. Usually found on DSL modems

98
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What are RJ connectors?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Connector types - RJ

A

Standard for telecommunication network interfaces for data & voice services

99
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Identify connector:

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes

100
Q

Identify connector:

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes

101
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What is RJ45 mainly used for?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Connector types - RJ45

A

Ethernet connections

(twisted pair networks)

102
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First thing to do if a computer can’t connect to a network via Ethernet?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Connector types - RJ45

A

Check if RJ45 plug has a solid connection

103
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What connector do coaxial cables mainly use?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes

A

F type connector

104
Q

What is the F type connector mainly used for?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Connector types - F-type

A

Cable TV & Ethernet network

105
Q

Meaning of ST?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Connector types - ST

A

Straight Tip

Fiber connector

106
Q

3 Fiber optic cable connectors?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes

107
Q

Identify connector:

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes

108
Q

Meaning of SC?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Connector types - SC

A

Subscriber Connector

(Fiber connector)

109
Q

Key feature of SC & LC connectors?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes

A

They can be used individually or combined with another connector of the same type

SC can be combined with another SC connector; and LC to LC connector

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Identify connector:

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes

111
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Identify connector:

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes

112
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Meaning of LC?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Connector types - LC

A

Local Connector

Fiber Connector

113
Q

Purpose of punchdown blocks?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Connector types - Punchdown Block

A

Physically push wires into the block

It often has an additional connector on top or the other side

114
Q

Purpose of punchdown block?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Connector types - Punchdown Block

A

To link external cables to internal network wiring

external cables like telephone or daa lines

115
Q

Identify connector:

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes

116
Q

Identify port…???

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes

117
Q

Identify connector:

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes

A

Mini-molex (aka P7 or Berg)

118
Q

Purpose of Molex connectors?

3.1 - Explain basic cable types & their connectors, features, & purposes: Connector types - Molex

A

Supply 12- & 5-volt DC power to internal PC componenets

119
Q

Meaning of DB9?

A

D-suBminature 9

120
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Purpose of DB9?

A

Transmit RS232 signals

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