AP Cyber Security - Chapter 2 Cables Flashcards
Twisted Pair Cable
Least expensive
Max length - 100 meters
Affected the most by electromagnetic interference
Contains copper wires
Easiest to use
Coaxial Cable
Price
Length
Affected by electromagnetic interference?
Contain copper wires?
How easy is it to use?
More expensive than twisted pair
Max length - 500 meters
Coaxial wires are affected by electromagnetic interference but not as much as twisted pair
Contains copper wires
Harder than twisted pair to use
Fiber Optic Cables
Price
Length
Affected by electromagnetic interference?
Contain copper wires?
How easy is it to use?
Most expensive
Max Length - 2 Kilometers
Electromagnetic interference does not affect fiber optic cables because the cables are made of glass/plastic
Doesn’t contain copper wires
Hardest to use
Coaxial Cable
Used in households to deliver cable internet and television
Twinaxial Cables
Have two cores for faster data transmission
Found in data centers to help transmit data more quickly in and out of the center
Not as fast as fiber optics
Cheaper and can be used for quick, short-distance transmissions
Fiber Optic Cables
(Def)
Transmits data via a digital light impulse
Have a glass or plastic core that reflects light through the cable
What is the difference between Cat5 and Cat6 cables
Cat5 and Cat6 are both twisted pair ethernet cables
The difference between the two is that Cat6 (Category 6) has higher speeds.
