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Cabling Quiz Flashcards

1
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Network connections implemented with the use of a cable modem take advantage of… (3)

A

cabling that carries TV signals, coaxial cabling, shared bandwidth

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2
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Name 3 characteristics of DSL modems.

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dedicated bandwidth, twisted-pair copper cabling, telephone lines

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3
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What acronym describes using a single twisted-pair Ethernet cable to carry both data and electrical power?

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PoE

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4
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Name 3 characteristics of fiber-optic network cabling.

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immunity to electromagnetic interference, more suitable for carrying digital information than copper cabling, used for network backbone cabling

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5
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Name 5 characteristic features of Category 5 (Cat 5) cabling.

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100 Mbps Ethernet (100BaseT networks), 1 Gbps Ethernet (1000BaseT networks), 100-meter cable segment length, RJ-45 connector, Twisted-pair copper cabling.

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6
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What is the most common requirement for twisted-pair copper cabling in modern Ethernet networks?

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Cat 5e

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7
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Name 5 characteristic features of Category 5e (Cat 5e) cabling.

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100 Mbps Ethernet (100BaseT networks), RJ-45 connector, 100-meter cable segment length, twisted-pair copper cabling, 1 Gbps Ethernet (1000BaseT networks)

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8
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What is the minimum cabling requirement needed to create a 10 Gbps Ethernet connection over copper twisted-pair cable?

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Cat 6

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9
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In 10GBaseT networks, Category 6 (Cat 6) cabling supports a 10 Gbps data transfer rate at a limited ranged of 33-55 meters, whereas Cat 6A (Augmented) cabling allows for a 10 Gbps data transfer rate over a segment of 100 meters.

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True

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10
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Give 3 examples of copper cabling types used in Ethernet networks.

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STP, UTP, Coax

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11
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The main difference between UTP and STP cabling is that STP cables have additional protective covers that reduce signal interference from outside sources.

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True

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12
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Name 5 features of UTP cabling.

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twisted-pair copper cabling, used in Ethernet networks and telephone systems, low cost and ease of installation, not surrounded by any shielding that would provide protection against interference from outside sources, in Ethernet networks, installed with a RJ45 connector type

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13
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Name 2 copper cabling termination specifications.

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T568A, T568B

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14
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What type of Ethernet cable is used to establish a direct communication link between two PCs?

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Crossover cable

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15
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Name 2 types of twisted-pair copper cables used for connecting workstations to network devices.

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patch cable, straight-through cable

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16
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Describe 3 features of multimode fiber optics.

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transmits for distances of up to 2 km, costs less than single-mode fiber optic cabling, uses LED as a source of light

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17
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Describe 3 features of single-mode fiber optics.

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costs more than multimode fiber optics, transmits for distances of up to 100 km, uses laser as a source of light

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18
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Name 4 characteristics of coaxial cabling.

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used for carrying a cable television signal, copper cabling, protects against EMI, used for broadband, cable internet access

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19
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Name 2 characteristic features of a signal that can be carried through a VGA cable.

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video, analog

20
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Which cable types can transmit both video and audio data?

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HDMI, Display Port

21
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Display Port cable allows for transmission of:

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digital audio/video

22
Q

Which DVI cable type does not support digital signal transmission?

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DVI-A

23
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Which DVI cable type does not support analog signal transmission?

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DVI-D

24
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DCI-I cabling supports both digital and analog video signal transmissions.

A

True

25
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Name 4 characteristic features of Thunderbolt 1.

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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

26
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Name 4 characteristic features of Thunderbolt 2.

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Support for up to 6 devices on a single port, capability to send PCIe/DisplayPort data and power over single cable, Mini DisplayPort (MDP) connector, Data transfer rate of up to 20 Gbps

27
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Name 4 characteristic features of Thunderbolt 3.

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provides support for up to 6 devices on a single port, enables data transfer rate of up to 40 Gbps, Uses USB-C connector, Provides the capability to send PCIe/DisplayPort data and power over single cable

28
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maximum allowable length for a Thunderbolt copper cable

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up to 3 meters

29
Q

fiber-optic Thunderbolt interfaces have a maximum cable length of

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60 meters

30
Q

What 2 USB variants have a practical cable length limitation of 3 meters

A

Low speed USB, SuperSpeed USB

31
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maximum allowable cable length for both Full Speed USB and High Speed USB

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5 meters

32
Q

An older type of serial cable used for connecting modems, printers, mice, and other peripheral devices

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RS-232

33
Q

3 examples of cabling tpes used for mass storage devices

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SATA, IDE/PATA, SCSI

34
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2 characteristics features of SATA revision 1.0

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1.5 Gbps data transfer rate, maximum cable length of 1 meter

35
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SATA revision 2.0 specifies:

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3 Gbps data transfer rate, maximum cable length of 1 meter

36
Q

A single Serial ATA (SATA) data cable can be used to connect a motherboard slot with

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only 1 device

37
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Characteristic feature of SATA revision 3.0 include:

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maximum cable length of 1 meter, 6 Gbps data transfer rate

38
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SATA revision 3.2 specifies:

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maximum cable length of 1 meter, 16 Gbps data transer rate

39
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3 characteristics of Parallel ATA (PATA) cabling

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cable consisting of 40 wires, ribbon cable, cable consisting of 80 wires

40
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maximum number of devices that can be attached to a PC through a single PATA cable

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2

41
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Parallel ATA (PATA) interface standard specifics a maximum allowable cable length of:

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18 inches

42
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3 characteristic features of RG-59 cabling specifications

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coaxial cabling, suitable for short-distance cable runs, used for analog video and CCTV installations

43
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3 characteristic features of RG-6 cabling specifications

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coaxial cabling, suitable for long-distance cable runs, used for cable television, satellite television and cable modems

44
Q

3 examples of wired connection types that can be used for SOHO multifunction device/printer sharing

A

USB, Serial, Ethernet

45
Q

Most common and simplest reasons that a computer monitor is unable to display a screen image

A

loose cable connections, wrong input selection

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