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Cabling and Topology Flashcards

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Name the network topologies

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bus, ring, star, hybrid, mesh, point-to-point. point-to-multipoint

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A network that uses a single bus cable that connects all of the computers in a line

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Bus Topology

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A network topology in which all the computers on the network attach to a central ring of cable

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Ring Topology

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The entire network stops working if the cable breaks at any point in which topologies?

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Bus and Ring

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A network topology in which all computers in the network connect to a central wiring point

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Star Topology

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The capability of any system to continue functioning after some part of the system has failed

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Fault Tolerance

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The manner in which the physical components of a network are arranged

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Physical Topology

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What is Signaling Topology

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How the signal travel electronically

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What is a hybrid topology?

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A mix or blend of two different topologies. Ex star-bus topology

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Topology in which each computer has a direct or indirect connection to every other computer in a network. Any node on the network can forward traffic to other nodes. Popular in cellular and many wireless networks.

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Mesh Topology

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Name the two types of meshed topologies

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partial and full meshed topologies

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A mesh topology in which not al of the nodes are directly connected

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Partially Meshed Topology

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A mesh network where every node is directly connected to every other node

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Fully Meshed Topology

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Topology in which one device communicates with more than one other device on a network

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Point-to-Multipoint Topology

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What is the difference between star and point-to-multipoint topology?

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Point-to-point requires a intelligent device in the center

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Network topology in which two computers are directly connected to each other without any other intervening connection components such as hubs or switches

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Point-to-Point

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17
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A practical application of a topology and other critical technologies that provides a method to get data from one computer to another on a network

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Network Technology

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18
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A type of cable that contains a central conductor wire surrounded by an insulating material, which in turn is surrounded by a braided metal shield.

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Coaxial Cable

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19
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What does coaxial cable shield data transmissions from?

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Electromagnetic interference (EMI)

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20
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Interference from one device to another, resulting in poor performance in the device’s capabilities.

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Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)

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21
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Ratings developed by the U.S. military to provide a quick reference for the different types of coaxial cables

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Radio Grade Ratings (RG)

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22
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Electronic measurement of a cable’s or an electronic component’s impedance.

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Ohm Rating

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23
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Describes a set of characteristics that define how much a cable resists the flow of electricity — also how long it takes the wire to get a full charge — the wire’s capacitance – and more

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Impedance

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24
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The most common type of cabling used in networks consist of ____ of cables bundled together into a common jacket

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Twisted Pair

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25
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What does the twisted pair prevent?

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Crosstalk

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26
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Electrical signal interference between two cables that are in close proximity to each other

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Crosstalk

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27
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Name the two types of twisted-pair cabling

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shielded and unshielded twisted pair (STP, UTP)

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28
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Consists of twisted pairs of wire surrounded by shielding to protect them from EMI

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Shielded twisted pair (STP)

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29
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When is STP needed?

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Locations with excessive electronic noise, such as hop floor with lots of lights, electric motors, or other machinery that could cause problems for other cables

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30
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Unshielded twisted pair (UTP)

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  • consists of twisted pairs of wire surrounded by a plastic jacket
  • jacket doesn’t provide protection from EMI
  • cost less than STP
  • in most cases performs just a well
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31
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A grade assigned to cable to help network installers get the right cable for the right network technology

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Category Rating (CAT)

32
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CAT is rating are rated in ___?

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Megahertz (MHz)

33
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Megahertz

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Indicates the highest frequency the cable can handle

34
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CAT 3

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Max Frequency - 16MHz
Max Bandwidth - 16Mbps
Status with TIA/EIA - Recognized

35
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CAT 5

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Max Frequency - 100MHz
Max Bandwidth - 100Mbps
Status with TIA/EIA - No longer recognized

36
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CAT 5e

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Max Frequency - 100MHz
Max Bandwidth - 1000Mbps
Status with TIA/EIA - Recognized

37
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CAT 6

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Max Frequency - 250MHz
Max Bandwidth - 10,000Mbps
Status wit TIA/EIA - Recognized

38
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CAT 6a

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Max Frequency - 500MHz
Max Bandwidth - 10,000Mbps
Status with TIA/EIA - Recognized

39
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Frequency stands for what?

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Cycles per second such as 100MHz

40
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The maximum amount of data that goes through the cable per second is called _____

41
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Current networks developer implemented bandwidth-efficient encoding schemes, What does that mean?

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They can squeeze more bits into the same signal as long as the cable can handle it. Ex. CAT 5e can handle a throughput of up to 1000Mbps although it only rated to handle up to 100MHz

42
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Connectors used for UTP cable on both telephone and network connections

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RJ (Registered Jack)

43
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Type of connector with four-wire UTP connections, usually found in telephone connections

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RJ- 11 connectors

44
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Type of connector with eight-wire UTP connections, usually found in network connections and used for 10/100/1000BaseT networking

45
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A high speed physical medium for transmitting data that uses light rather than electricity to transmit data and is made of high purity glass fibers sealed within a flexible opaque tube.

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Fiber-Optic Cable

46
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What are the four components of fiber optic cables

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The Core (glass fiber itself), Cladding (the part that makes the light reflect down the fiber) Buffer (material that give strength) and the insulating jacket

47
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Type of fiber-optics that uses LED’s

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Multimode Fiber (MMF)

48
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Fiber-optic cables that use lasers

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Single-Mode Fiber (SMF)

49
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Signals sent at the same time don’t arrive at the same time because the paths differ slightly in length

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Modal distortion (a flaw in MMF)

50
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Almost all MMF cables transmit at what rate?

51
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SMF transmit at what rate?

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1310 or 1550nm depending on the laser

52
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Name the four types of fiber optic connector types

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ST, SC, LC, and FC

53
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Fiber optic connector used primarily with 2.5mm, single-mode fiber. It uses a push on, then twist-to-lock mechanical connection commonly called stick-and-twist

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ST Connector aka Straight Tip

54
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Fiber optic connector used to terminate single-mode and multi-mode fiber. It is characterized by its push-pull, snap mechanical coupling known as stick and click

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SC Connector aka subscriber connector aka standard connector aka square connector

55
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One popular type of small form factor (SSF) connector, considered by many to be the predominate fiber connector

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Local Contector (LC)

56
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A description of later-generation, fiber optic connectors designed to e much smaller hat the first iterations of connectors

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Small Form Factor (SFF)

57
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A screw on connector used to terminate small-diameter coaxial cable such as RG-6 and RG-59 cables

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F- Connector

58
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A duplex type of SFF fiber connector designed to accept two fiber cables

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LC Connector aka little connector

59
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Duplex

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can send and receive

60
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A 9-pin D shaped subminiature connector used in serial port connections

61
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A 25-pin D shaped subminiature connector typically use in parallel and older serial port connections

62
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Parallel connections are limited to which topology

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point-to-point

63
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Name the two common fire rating

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PVC and Plenum

64
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What is the difference between PVC and Plenum

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PVC has no significant fire protection, It creates lots of smoke and noxious fumes Plenum creates much less smoke and fumes but cost 5x as much as PVC

65
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Industry wide standards that promote the use and implementation of technology

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

66
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IEEE 802.3

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Ethernet (with a ton of subcommittees, such as 802.3ae for 10-Gigabit Ethernet)

67
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IEEE 802.11

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Wireless LAN (WLAN) specification such as Wi-Fi and many subcommittees

68
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Which topology requires termination?

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Bus - The cable must be terminated at both ends to prevent signal reflection

69
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Star-bus is an example of what type of topology

70
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Which topology is the most fault tolerant?

71
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What term is used to describe the interconnectivity of network components?

72
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Coaxial cables have what type of rating

73
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Name a type of coaxial cable

74
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Which network topology connects nodes with a ring of cable?

75
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Which network topology is most commonly seen only in wireless networks?

76
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Name a duplex fiber optic connection

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