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Core 1: Cabling Flashcards

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

  • Cabling that carries TV signals
  • Telephone lines
  • Coaxial cabling
  • Shared bandwidth
  • Twisted-pair copper cabling
  • Dedicated bandwidth
A
  • Cabling that carries TV signals
  • Shared bandwidth
  • Coaxial cabling
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Which of the following describe characteristics of DSL modems? (Select 3 answers)

  • Dedicated bandwidth
  • Cabling that carries TV signals
  • Shared bandwidth
  • Twisted-pair copper cabling
  • Telephone lines
  • Coaxial cabling
A
  • Dedicated bandwidth
  • Twisted-pair copper cabling
  • Telephone lines
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A type of technology that enables sending data over wiring used for transmission of electrical power is known as:

  • PLC
  • ECP
  • PoE
  • EPP
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PLC

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Which of the following are characteristics of fiber-optic network cabling? (Select 3 answers)

  • Immunity to electromagnetic interference
  • Used for last-mile cable runs
  • Less suitable for carrying digital information than copper cabling
  • High signal attenuation
  • Limited bandwidth and maximum cable segment length in comparison to copper cabling
  • More suitable for carrying digital information than copper cabling
  • Used for network backbone cabling
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  • High signal attenuation
  • More suitable for carrying digital information than copper cabling
  • Used for network backbone cabling
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Which of the following are characteristics of fiber-optic network cabling? (Select 3 answers)

  • Immunity to electromagnetic interference
  • Used for last-mile cable runs
  • Less suitable for carrying digital information than copper cabling
  • High signal attenuation
  • Limited bandwidth and maximum cable segment length in comparison to copper cabling
  • More suitable for carrying digital information than copper cabling
  • Used for network backbone cabling
A
  • Immunity to electromagnetic interference
  • More suitable for carrying digital information than copper cabling
  • Used for network backbone cabling
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What is the typical maximum segment length for a copper twisted-pair Ethernet cable?

  • 33 meters
  • 55 meters
  • 100 meters
  • 250 meters
A

100 meters

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Which of the following are characteristic features of Category 5 (Cat 5) cabling? (Select all that apply)

  • Coaxial cabling
  • 100 Mbps Ethernet (100BaseT networks)
  • F-type connector
  • 55-meter cable segment length
  • 1 Gbps Ethernet (1000BaseT networks)
  • BNC connector
  • 100-meter cable segment length
  • RJ-45 connector
  • 10 Gbps Ethernet (10GBaseT networks)
  • Twisted-pair copper cabling
  • Fiber-optic 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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What is the common minimum requirement for twisted-pair copper cabling in modern Ethernet networks?

  • Cat 3
  • Cat 5
  • Cat 5e
  • Cat 6
  • Cat 6A
A

Cat 5e

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Which of the following are characteristic features of Category 5e (Cat 5e) cabling? (Select all that apply)

  • 10 Gbps Ethernet (10GBaseT networks)
  • RJ-11 connector
  • 55-meter cable segment length
  • 100 Mbps Ethernet (100BaseT networks)
  • RJ-45 connector
  • Fiber-optic cabling
  • 100-meter cable segment length
  • Twisted-pair copper cabling
  • 1 Gbps Ethernet (1000BaseT networks)
  • Coaxial cabling
A
  • 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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What is the minimum cabling requirement needed to create a 10 Gbps Ethernet connection over copper twisted-pair cable?

  • Cat 5
  • Cat 5e
  • Cat 6
  • Cat 6A
A

Cat 6

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

True or False?

A

True

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A special type of cabling with a fire-retardant jacket that is placed inside spaces between structural floors and dropped ceilings or inside of walls is known as plenum-rated cabling.

True or False?

A

True

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13
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Examples of copper cabling types used in Ethernet networks include: (Select all that apply)

  • STP
  • Multimode
  • UTP
  • Single-mode
  • Coax
A
  • STP
  • UTP
  • Coax
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14
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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.

True or False?

A

True

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Which of the following are features of UTP cabling? (Select all that apply)

  • Twisted-pair copper cabling
  • Used in Ethernet networks and telephone systems
  • Low cost and ease of installation
  • Takes advantage of additional protective cover reducing signal interference from outside sources
  • Coaxial cabling
  • Not surrounded by any shielding that would provide protection against interference from outside sources
  • Fiber-optic cabling
  • In Ethernet networks, installed with RJ-45 connector type
A
  • 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 RJ-45 connector type
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Which of the following are copper cabling termination specifications? (Select 2 answers)

  • RJ-11
  • T568A
  • RG-6
  • RJ-45
  • T568B
  • RG-59
A
  • T568A

- T568B

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17
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What type of Ethernet cable is used to establish a direct communication link between two PCs?

  • Patch cable
  • Crossover cable
  • Rollover cable
  • Straight-through cable
A

Crossover cable

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18
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A type of twisted-pair copper cable used for connecting workstations to network devices is known as: (Select 2 answers)

  • Patch cable
  • RG-59 cable
  • Crossover cable
  • RG-6 cable
  • Straight-through cable
A
  • Patch cable

- Straight-through cable

19
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Which of the following statements describe the features of multimode fiber optics? (Select 3 answers)

  • Uses laser as a source of light
  • Transmits for distances of up to 2 km
  • Costs more than single-mode fiber optic cabling
  • Transmits for distances of up to 100 km
  • Costs less than single-mode fiber optic cabling
  • Uses LED as a source of light
A
  • Transmits for distances of up to 2 km
  • Costs more than single-mode fiber optic cabling
  • Uses LED as a source of light
20
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Which of the following describe characteristics of single-mode fiber optic cabling? (Select 3 answers)

  • Transmits for distances of up to 2 km
  • Costs more than multimode fiber optics
  • Uses LED as a source of light
  • Transmits for distances of up to 100 km
  • Uses laser as a source of light
  • Costs less than multimode fiber optics
A
  • Costs more than multimode fiber optics
  • Transmits for distances of up to 100 km
  • Uses laser as a source of light
21
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Which of the following statements describe(s) coaxial cabling? (Select all that apply)

  • Fiber-optic cabling
  • Does not protect against EMI
  • Used for carrying a cable television signal
  • Copper cabling
  • Protects against EMI
  • Used for broadband cable Internet access
A
  • Used for carrying a cable television signal
  • Copper cabling
  • Protects against EMI
  • Used for broadband cable Internet access
22
Q

Which of the following are characteristic features of a signal that can be carried through a VGA cable? (Select 2 answers)

  • Audio
  • Video and audio
  • Digital
  • Video
  • Analog
A
  • Video

- Analog

23
Q

Which of the following cable types can transmit both video and audio data? (Select 2 answers)

  • S/PDIF
  • DVI
  • VGA
  • HDMI
  • DisplayPort
A
  • HDMI

- DisplayPort

24
Q

DisplayPort cable allows for transmission of:

  • Analog video
  • Audio only
  • Digital audio/video
  • Video only
  • Analog audio
A

Digital audio/video

25
Q

What are the characteristic features of Thunderbolt 1? (Select all that apply)

  • 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
  • Data transfer rate of up to 40 Gbps
  • USB-C connector
A
  • 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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Thunderbolt 3: (Select all that apply)

  • Provides support for up to 6 devices on a single port
  • Uses Mini DisplayPort (MDP) connector
  • Enables data transfer rate of up to 40 Gbps
  • Uses USB-C connector
  • Enables data transfer rate of up to 20 Gbps
  • Provides the capability to send PCIe/DisplayPort data and power over single cable
A
  • 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
27
Q

Fiber-optic Thunderbolt interfaces have a maximum cable length of:

  • 30 meters
  • 40 meters
  • 50 meters
  • 60 meters
28
Q

Which of the following USB variants have a practical cable length limitation of 3 meters? (Select 2 answers)

  • Low Speed USB
  • Full Speed USB
  • High Speed USB
  • SuperSpeed USB
A
  • Low Speed USB

- SuperSpeed USB

29
Q

What is the maximum allowable cable length for both Full Speed USB and High Speed USB?

  • 3 meters
  • 4.5 meters
  • 5 meters
  • 10 meters
30
Q

Which of the following is an older type of serial cable used for connecting modems, printers, mice, and other peripheral devices?

  • RJ-11
  • RG-6
  • RS-232
  • RG-59
31
Q

Examples of cabling types used for mass storage devices include: (Select all that apply)

  • UTP
  • SATA
  • HDMI
  • IDE/PATA
  • STP
  • SCSI
A
  • SATA
  • IDE/PATA
  • SCSI
32
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What are some characteristic features of SATA revision 1.0? (Select 2 answers)

  • 1.5 Gbps data transfer rate
  • Maximum cable length of 1 meter
  • 3 Gbps data transfer rate
  • Maximum cable length of 2 meters
  • 6 Gbps data transfer rate
  • Maximum cable length of 3 meters
A
  • 1.5 Gbps data transfer rate

- Maximum cable length of 1 meter

33
Q

SATA revision 2.0 specifies: (Select 2 answers)

  • Maximum cable length of 3 meters
  • 6 Gbps data transfer rate
  • Maximum cable length of 2 meters
  • 3 Gbps data transfer rate
  • Maximum cable length of 1 meter
  • 1.5 Gbps data transfer rate
A
  • 3 Gbps data transfer rate

- Maximum cable length of 1 meter

34
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Characteristic features of SATA revision 3.0 include: (Select 2 answers)

  • 32 Gbps data transfer rate
  • Maximum cable length of 2 meters
  • 16 Gbps data transfer rate
  • Maximum cable length of 1 meter
  • 6 Gbps data transfer rate
  • Maximum cable length of 3 meters
A
  • Maximum cable length of 1 meter

- 6 Gbps data transfer rate

35
Q

SATA revision 3.2 specifies: (Select 2 answers)

  • Maximum cable length of 1 meter
  • 6 Gbps data transfer rate
  • Maximum cable length of 3 meters
  • 32 Gbps data transfer rate
  • Maximum cable length of 2 meters
  • 16 Gbps data transfer rate
A
  • Maximum cable length of 1 meter

- 16 Gbps data transfer rate

36
Q

Which of the following describe(s) characteristics of Parallel ATA (PATA) cabling? (Select all that apply)

  • Fiber-optic cabling
  • Cable consisting of 40 wires
  • RJ-11 connector
  • Ribbon cable
  • Cable consisting of 80 wires
  • Coaxial cabling
A
  • Cable consisting of 40 wires
  • Ribbon cable
  • Cable consisting of 80 wires
37
Q

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

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
38
Q

When installing two PATA drives on a single cable, each drive must be configured with a jumper to designate it as either a primary drive (a.k.a. “master”) or a secondary drive (a.k.a. “slave”). The “cable select” jumper setting option automatically configures the drive as master or slave according to its position on a cable.

True or False?

39
Q

The Parallel ATA (PATA) interface standard specifies a maximum allowable cable length of:

  • 4.5 meters
  • 1 meter
  • 18 inches
  • 2 meters
40
Q

What are some characteristic features of RG-59 cabling specification? (Select 3 answers)

  • Coaxial cabling
  • Suitable for short-distance cable runs
  • Used for analog video and CCTV installations
  • Twisted-pair copper cabling
  • Suitable for long-distance cable runs
  • Used for cable television, satellite television and cable modems
A
  • Coaxial cabling
  • Suitable for short-distance cable runs
  • Used for analog video and CCTV installations
  • Twisted-pair copper cabling
41
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Which of the following are characteristics of RG-6 cabling specifications? (Select 3 answers)

  • Twisted-pair copper cabling
  • Suitable for short-distance cable runs
  • Used for analog video and CCTV installations
  • Coaxial cabling
  • Suitable for long-distance cable runs
  • Used for cable television, satellite television and cable modems
A
  • Coaxial cabling
  • Suitable for long-distance cable runs
  • Used for cable television, satellite television and cable modems
42
Q

Examples of wired connection types that can be used for SOHO multifunction device/printer sharing include: (Select all that apply)

  • USB
  • Bluetooth
  • Serial
  • 802.11x
  • Ethernet
A
  • USB
  • Serial
  • Ethernet
43
Q

The most common and simplest reasons that a computer monitor is unable to display a screen image include: (Select 2 answers)

  • Inverter failure
  • Loose cable connections
  • Bad LCD display
  • Wrong input selection
  • Backlight failure
A
  • Loose cable connections

- Wrong input selection

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