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Ethernet Standards Flashcards

1
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What is IEEE 802.3 Spec on 10BASE-T

A

802.3i

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What is IEEE 802.3 Spec on 100BASE-TX

A

802.3u

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What is IEEE 802.3 Spec on 1000BASE-TX

A

802.3ab

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What is IEEE 802.3 Spec on 10GBASE-T

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802.3an

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What is IEEE 802.3 Spec on 40GBASE-T

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802.3bq

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6
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What is is MAX distance of 10BASE-T

A

100 meters

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7
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What is is MAX distance of 100BASE-TX

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100 meters

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What is is MAX distance of 1000BASE-T

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100 meters

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9
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What is is MAX distance of 10GBASE-T

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Cat6 = 55 meters
Cat6a = 100 meters
Cat7 = 100 meters

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10
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What is is MAX distance of 40GBASE-T

A

30 meters

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11
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Which standard uses Cat5 cabling?

A

100BASE-TX

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12
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Which standard uses Cat8 cabling

A

40GBASE-T

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13
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Which TWO standards can use CAT6 cabling

A

1000BASE-T @ 100 meters
10GBASE-T @ 55 meters Cat6
10GBASE-T @ 100 meters Cat6A

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14
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10BASE-T Ethernet Name is ______ and uses Cat__ cabling

A

Ethernet & Cat3

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15
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The IEEE 802.3ab standard is also known as _________ Ethernet and operates over Cat 5e cabling with a maximum distance of 100 meters.

A

1000Base-T

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16
Q

IEEE 802.3an is an Ethernet standard that defines 10GBase-T Ethernet over ________ cabling, supporting distances up to 100 meters.

A

Cat 6a

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17
Q

What is the maximum data transmission speed of 100Base-TX Ethernet as defined by IEEE 802.3u?

A) 10 Mbps
B) 100 Mbps
C) 1 Gbps
D) 10 Gbps

A

100 Mbps

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18
Q

10Base-T Ethernet operates at a speed of ______ Mbps.

A

10 Mbps

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19
Q

Multiple Choice Question: Which type of cable is used by 10Base-T Ethernet?

A) Coaxial
B) Multimode fiber
C) Unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
D) Shielded twisted pair (STP)

A

C) Unshielded twisted pair (UTP)

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20
Q

10Base-T Ethernet is standardized under IEEE 802.3i and uses _______ cabling.

A

Cat 3 or higher UTP

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21
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What is the maximum cable length for 10GBASE-T Ethernet over Cat 6a cabling?

A) 55 meters
B) 100 meters
C) 200 meters
D) 500 meters

A

B) 100 meters

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22
Q

Which IEEE standard specifies 10GBASE-T Ethernet?

A) IEEE 802.3ab
B) IEEE 802.3an
C) IEEE 802.3z
D) IEEE 802.3ae

A

IEEE 802.3an

23
Q

True or False: 10GBASE-T can operate over Cat 5e cabling for distances up to 100 meters.

A

False (10GBASE-T is recommended to use Cat 6a or higher for distances up to 100 meters; Cat 5e may support 10GBASE-T but only for very short distances and is not recommended.)

24
Q

10GBASE-T operates at a speed of ______ Gbps.

A

10 Gbps

25
Q

A company needs to connect servers within a data center to switches, requiring speeds of 10 Gbps and a maximum cable length of 100 meters. Which Ethernet standard and cable category would be most suitable for this scenario?

A

10GBASE-T Ethernet over Cat 6a cabling (This setup is ideal for achieving 10 Gbps speeds with the necessary cable length within a data center environment.)

26
Q

Which IEEE standard is known as Fast Ethernet?

A) 802.3ab
B) 802.3u
C) 802.3i
D) 802.3an

A

802.3u

27
Q

802.3ab is commonly referred to as:

A) 10BASE-T
B) 100BASE-TX
C) 1000BASE-T
D) 10GBASE-T

A

1000BASE-T

28
Q

Which of the following standards requires Category 6a cabling or higher?

A) 802.3i
B) 802.3u
C) 802.3ab
D) 802.3an

A

802.3an

29
Q

_______ is the IEEE standard that supports Gigabit Ethernet over copper cabling.

A

802.3ab (1000BASE-T)

30
Q

The standard for 40 Gigabit Ethernet over copper cabling is known as _______.

A

802.3bq (40GBASE-T)

31
Q

Scenario: You are designing a small office network that requires Ethernet connectivity for computers, IP phones, and a few wireless access points. The longest cable run will be 90 meters. For Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and future proofing, which of the following cabling standards should you choose?

A) Category 5e
B) Category 6
C) Category 6a
D) Category 8

A

Category 6a

32
Q

An enterprise data center is planning to upgrade its network to support 10G Ethernet connections for its servers and storage devices. The maximum distance for any connection is 60 meters. Which of the following cabling categories is the minimum requirement?

A) Category 5e
B) Category 6
C) Category 6a
D) Category 8

A

Category 6a

33
Q

A network engineer is tasked with setting up a high-speed connection between two switches located in a data center. The connection needs to support speeds of up to 40 Gbps and the distance between the switches is 25 meters. Which IEEE standard and cable category should be used for this setup?

A) 802.3an and Category 6a
B) 802.3bq and Category 8
C) 802.3ab and Category 6
D) 802.3i and Category 5e

A

802.3bq and Category 8

34
Q

What category of cabling is required for 1000BASE-T (802.3ab) Ethernet?

A) Category 3
B) Category 5
C) Category 5e
D) Category 6

A

Category 5e

35
Q

Which standard supports 40 Gigabit Ethernet over twisted pair cabling?

A) 802.3an
B) 802.3ab
C) 802.3bq
D) 802.3bt

A

802.3bq

36
Q

Ethernet over UTP cabling, using two pairs of Category 3 or higher cabling, is defined by which IEEE standard?

A) 802.3i (10BASE-T)
B) 802.3u (100BASE-TX)
C) 802.3ab (1000BASE-T)
D) 802.3an (10GBASE-T)

A

802.3i (10BASE-T)

37
Q

For a connection distance up to 100 meters at 10 Gbps, which of the following cabling categories is minimum required?

A) Category 5e
B) Category 6
C) Category 6a
D) Category 8

A

Category 6a

38
Q

IEEE standard _______ is used for Fast Ethernet over two pairs of Category 5 or higher cabling.

A

802.3u (100BASE-TX)

39
Q

For Ethernet connectivity that supports up to 1 Gbps speed, the _______ standard can be used over Category 5e or higher cabling.

A

802.3ab (1000BASE-T)

40
Q

A company wants to ensure their new office building is equipped for both current and future networking needs, including potential 10 Gbps connections. Which category of twisted-pair cabling should be installed during the construction phase?

A) Category 5e
B) Category 6
C) Category 6a
D) Category 7

A

Category 6a

41
Q

An IT manager needs to choose the appropriate Ethernet standard for a network upgrade that requires running cables up to 75 meters for connecting office workstations with Gigabit Ethernet. Which IEEE standard is most suitable?

A) 802.3i
B) 802.3u
C) 802.3ab
D) 802.3an

A

802.3ab (1000BASE-T)

42
Q

The IEEE standard 802.3ab, also known as _______, supports speeds up to 1 Gbps over copper cabling.

A

1000BASE-T

43
Q

802.3ab (1000BASE-T) operates over a maximum distance of _______ meters.

A

100

44
Q

For 802.3ab to function correctly, it requires at least Category _______ cabling.

A

5e

45
Q

802.3ab is specified to support a network speed of _______, making it suitable for gigabit Ethernet connections.

A

1 Gbps

46
Q

The standard known as 802.3an supports Ethernet speeds up to _______, making it suitable for high-speed network backbones.

A

10 Gbps

47
Q

802.3an (10GBASE-T) can effectively operate over a distance of up to _______ meters.

A

100

48
Q

For the proper operation of 802.3an, Category _______ or higher cabling is necessary.

A

6a

49
Q

The specification of 802.3an is designed to work with a network speed of _______.

A

10 Gbps

50
Q

IEEE standard 802.3bq is also known as _______, designed to support very high-speed data transmission over copper cabling.

A

40GBASE-T

51
Q

The maximum transmission distance of 802.3bq (40GBASE-T) is limited to _______ meters.

A

30

52
Q

This standard supports a blazing fast network speed of _______, ideal for data center applications.

A

40 Gbps

53
Q

802.3bq specifies the use of Category _______ cabling, which is essential for supporting its high-speed data rates.

A

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