Core 1: Cabling Flashcards
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
- Cabling that carries TV signals
- Shared bandwidth
- Coaxial cabling
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
- Dedicated bandwidth
- Twisted-pair copper cabling
- Telephone lines
A type of technology that enables sending data over wiring used for transmission of electrical power is known as:
- PLC
- ECP
- PoE
- EPP
PLC
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
- High signal attenuation
- More suitable for carrying digital information than copper cabling
- Used for network backbone cabling
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
- Immunity to electromagnetic interference
- More suitable for carrying digital information than copper cabling
- Used for network backbone cabling
What is the typical maximum segment length for a copper twisted-pair Ethernet cable?
- 33 meters
- 55 meters
- 100 meters
- 250 meters
100 meters
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
- 100 Mbps Ethernet (100BaseT networks)
- 1 Gbps Ethernet (1000BaseT networks)
- 100-meter cable segment length
- RJ-45 connector
- Twisted-pair copper cabling
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
Cat 5e
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
- 100 Mbps Ethernet (100BaseT networks)
- RJ-45 connector
- 100-meter cable segment length
- Twisted-pair copper cabling
- 1 Gbps Ethernet (1000BaseT networks)
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
Cat 6
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?
True
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?
True
Examples of copper cabling types used in Ethernet networks include: (Select all that apply)
- STP
- Multimode
- UTP
- Single-mode
- Coax
- STP
- UTP
- Coax
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?
True
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
- 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
Which of the following are copper cabling termination specifications? (Select 2 answers)
- RJ-11
- T568A
- RG-6
- RJ-45
- T568B
- RG-59
- T568A
- T568B
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
Crossover cable
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
- Patch cable
- Straight-through cable
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
- Transmits for distances of up to 2 km
- Costs more than single-mode fiber optic cabling
- Uses LED as a source of light
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
- Costs more than multimode fiber optics
- Transmits for distances of up to 100 km
- Uses laser as a source of light
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
- Used for carrying a cable television signal
- Copper cabling
- Protects against EMI
- Used for broadband cable Internet access
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
- Video
- Analog
Which of the following cable types can transmit both video and audio data? (Select 2 answers)
- S/PDIF
- DVI
- VGA
- HDMI
- DisplayPort
- HDMI
- DisplayPort
DisplayPort cable allows for transmission of:
- Analog video
- Audio only
- Digital audio/video
- Video only
- Analog audio
Digital audio/video