Cabling Flashcards
Characteristic features of Category 5 (Cat 5) cabling
-100 Mbps transfer rate over 2 pairs of cables (100BASE-T networks)
-1 Gbps transfer rate over all 4 pairs of cables (1000BASE-T networks)
-100-meter cable segment length
-Twisted-pair copper cabling
-RJ45 connector
Characteristic features of Category 5e (Cat 5e) cabling
-1 Gbps transfer rate over all 4 pairs of cables (1000BASE-T networks)
-100-meter cable segment length
-Twisted-pair copper cabling
-RJ45 connector
Characteristic features of Thunderbolt 1 cabling
-Data transfer rate of up to 20 Gbps
-Mini DisplayPort (MDP) connector
-Capability to send PCIe/DisplayPort data and power over single cable
-Support for up to 6 devices on a single port
Characteristic features of Thunderbolt 2 cabling
-Data transfer rate of up to 20 Gbps
-Mini DisplayPort (MDP) connector
-Capability to send PCIe/DisplayPort data and power over single cable
-Support for up to 6 devices on a single port
Characteristic features of Thunderbolt 3 cabling
-Data transfer rate of up to 40 Gbps
-USB-C Connector
-Capability to send PCIe/DisplayPort data and power over single cable
-Provides support for up to 6 devices on a single port
What is the maximum allowable length for a Thunderbolt copper cable?
Up to 3 meters
The fiber-optic Thunderbolt interface allows for a maximum cable length of:
60 Meters
What is the common minimum requirement for twisted-pair copper cabling in modern Ethernet networks?
Cat 5e
What is the minimum cabling requirement for a 10 Gbps Ethernet connection over copper twisted pair?
Cat 6
Characteristic features of coaxial cabling
-Used for carrying TV signals
-Copper Cabling
-Provides protection against EMI
-Used for broadband cable Internet access
An Ethernet network cable segment implemented with the use of twisted-pair copper cabling typically covers a maximum distance of how many meters?
100 meters
Which of the answers listed below refers to a cabling type suitable for installation under ground level without any additional protective covering?
DBC
(Direct Buried Cable)
Shielded Twisted-Pair (STP) cabling reduces what kind of interference? (2 answers)
Crosstalk
EMI
UTP Cabling characteristics
-Used in Ethernet networks and telephone systems
-Twisted-pair copper cabling
-Low cost and ease of installation
-Not surrounded by any shielding
-In Ethernet networks, installed with RJ45 connector type
What are the characteristic traits of single-mode fiber optics? (3 characteristics)
Transmission distances of up to 100 km
More expensive than multimode fiber optics
Uses laser as the source of light
What are the characteristic traits of multimode fiber optics? (3 characteristics)
Transmission distances of up to 2 km
Less expensive than single-mode fiber optics
Uses LED as the source of light
A common cabling type used for connecting workstations to network devices is referred to as: (2 answers)
Patch Cable
Straight-through cable
What type of Ethernet cable would be used for establishing a direct communication link between two PCs?
Crossover Cable
What is the maximum allowable cable length for USB 2.0?
5 meters
What is the practical cable length limitation for USB 3.x?
3 meters
What is the older type of serial cable used for connecting modems, printers, mice, and other peripheral devices?
RS-232
Which types of cabling provide the capability for transmission of both video and audio data? (2 answers)
HDMI
Displayport
What are the characteristic features of the signal that can be carried through an HDMI cable? (2 answers)
Digital Signal
Video and Audio
Which of the following answers refers to the signal that can be sent over DisplayPort cabling?
Digital Audio/Video
Which of the Digital Visual Interface (DVI) versions does not provide support for digital signal transmission?
DVI-A
Which DVI type does not provide support for analog signal transmission?
DVI-D
Characteristic features of the signal that can be carried through the VGA cable? (2 answers)
Video
Analog
What are the characteristic features of SATA revision 1.0? (2 answers)
1.5 Gbps data transfer rate
Maximum cable length of 1 meter
What are the characteristic features of SATA REVISION 2.0? (2 answers)
3 Gbps data transfer rate
Maximum cable length of 1 meter
A single Serial ATA (SATA) data cable can be used to connect a motherboard slot with how many devices?
Only 1 device
The characteristic features of SATA revision 3.0 include: (2 answers)
6 Gbps data transfer rate
Maximum cable length of 1 meter
The characteristic features of SATA revision 3.2 include: (2 answers)
16 Gbps data transfer rate
Maximum cable length of 1 meter
What is the maximum allowable number of devices that can be attached to a parallel SCSI bus?
16 Devices
3 characteristic features of SAS?
Serial interface
Point-to-point connection
Does not require bus termination
Characteristics of Parallel ATA (PATA) cabling?
Cable consisting of 40 wires
Cable consisting of 80 wires
Ribbon cable
What is the maximum number of devices that can be attached to a PC through a single PATA cable?
2
Which type of network cabling is most susceptible to EMI and RFI?
UTP
Which type of network cabling provides immunity against EMI and RFI?
Fiber Optic
