Chapter 3 Networking Topoloies Flashcards

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If you where to choose a cable to run in a multistory building, what kind of cable would it be, a Plenum or a non-Plenum cable and why? 58

A

You would chose a cable that has Plenum. Because it is much safer and it gives of little or no smoke and poisonous gas when burned

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This cable resembles the F-connector that is used for tv, what is the cable called? 58

A

Thinnet

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3
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A company calls and states that they want a cable that is resistant to electromagnetic interference (EMI), what kind of cable would you use? 60

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Coax cable

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You just bought an Ethernet cable that has 100baseX, what is the transmission speed of the cable? 60

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100 Megabits

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Of the twisted pair cables, which of the following category would you use if you wanted to watch a movie on Netflix with high quality? Cat 5e / Cat 5 or Cat 2. Pg 61

A

Cat 5e

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What is the key factor of having twisted pair cable? 61

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It minimizes crosstalk

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In today’s society, what are the three popular cables used for networking? 57

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Coaxial/ Twisted pair/ Fiber optic

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