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Cabling Flashcards

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Characteristic features of Category 5 (Cat 5) cabling

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-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

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Characteristic features of Category 5e (Cat 5e) cabling

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-1 Gbps transfer rate over all 4 pairs of cables (1000BASE-T networks)
-100-meter cable segment length
-Twisted-pair copper cabling
-RJ45 connector

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Characteristic features of Thunderbolt 1 cabling

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-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

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Characteristic features of Thunderbolt 2 cabling

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-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

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Characteristic features of Thunderbolt 3 cabling

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-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

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6
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What is the maximum allowable length for a Thunderbolt copper cable?

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Up to 3 meters

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7
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The fiber-optic Thunderbolt interface allows for a maximum cable length of:

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60 Meters

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8
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What is the common minimum requirement for twisted-pair copper cabling in modern Ethernet networks?

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Cat 5e

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9
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What is the minimum cabling requirement for a 10 Gbps Ethernet connection over copper twisted pair?

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Cat 6

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Characteristic features of coaxial cabling

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-Used for carrying TV signals
-Copper Cabling
-Provides protection against EMI
-Used for broadband cable Internet access

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11
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An Ethernet network cable segment implemented with the use of twisted-pair copper cabling typically covers a maximum distance of how many meters?

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100 meters

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12
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Which of the answers listed below refers to a cabling type suitable for installation under ground level without any additional protective covering?

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DBC
(Direct Buried Cable)

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Shielded Twisted-Pair (STP) cabling reduces what kind of interference? (2 answers)

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Crosstalk
EMI

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14
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UTP Cabling characteristics

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-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

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What are the characteristic traits of single-mode fiber optics? (3 characteristics)

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Transmission distances of up to 100 km
More expensive than multimode fiber optics
Uses laser as the source of light

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What are the characteristic traits of multimode fiber optics? (3 characteristics)

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Transmission distances of up to 2 km
Less expensive than single-mode fiber optics
Uses LED as the source of light

17
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A common cabling type used for connecting workstations to network devices is referred to as: (2 answers)

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Patch Cable
Straight-through cable

18
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What type of Ethernet cable would be used for establishing a direct communication link between two PCs?

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Crossover Cable

19
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What is the maximum allowable cable length for USB 2.0?

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5 meters

20
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What is the practical cable length limitation for USB 3.x?

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3 meters

21
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What is the older type of serial cable used for connecting modems, printers, mice, and other peripheral devices?

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RS-232

22
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Which types of cabling provide the capability for transmission of both video and audio data? (2 answers)

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HDMI
Displayport

23
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What are the characteristic features of the signal that can be carried through an HDMI cable? (2 answers)

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Digital Signal
Video and Audio

24
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Which of the following answers refers to the signal that can be sent over DisplayPort cabling?

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Digital Audio/Video

25
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Which of the Digital Visual Interface (DVI) versions does not provide support for digital signal transmission?

A

DVI-A

26
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Which DVI type does not provide support for analog signal transmission?

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DVI-D

27
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Characteristic features of the signal that can be carried through the VGA cable? (2 answers)

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Video
Analog

28
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What are the characteristic features of SATA revision 1.0? (2 answers)

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1.5 Gbps data transfer rate
Maximum cable length of 1 meter

29
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What are the characteristic features of SATA REVISION 2.0? (2 answers)

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3 Gbps data transfer rate
Maximum cable length of 1 meter

30
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A single Serial ATA (SATA) data cable can be used to connect a motherboard slot with how many devices?

A

Only 1 device

31
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The characteristic features of SATA revision 3.0 include: (2 answers)

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6 Gbps data transfer rate
Maximum cable length of 1 meter

32
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The characteristic features of SATA revision 3.2 include: (2 answers)

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16 Gbps data transfer rate
Maximum cable length of 1 meter

33
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What is the maximum allowable number of devices that can be attached to a parallel SCSI bus?

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16 Devices

34
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3 characteristic features of SAS?

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Serial interface
Point-to-point connection
Does not require bus termination

35
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Characteristics of Parallel ATA (PATA) cabling?

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Cable consisting of 40 wires
Cable consisting of 80 wires
Ribbon cable

36
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What is the maximum number of devices that can be attached to a PC through a single PATA cable?

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2

37
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Which type of network cabling is most susceptible to EMI and RFI?

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UTP

38
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Which type of network cabling provides immunity against EMI and RFI?

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Fiber Optic

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