Exam Compass - Cabling Quiz Flashcards
Which of the following answers refer(s) to the characteristic feature(s) of Category 5 (Cat 5) cabling? (Select all that apply)
Coaxial cabling
100 Mbps transfer rate over 2 pairs of cables (100BASE-T networks)
F-type connector
55-meter cable segment length
1 Gbps transfer rate over all 4 pairs of cables (1000BASE-T networks)
BNC connector
100-meter cable segment length
10 Gbps transfer rate over all 4 pairs of cables (10GBASE-T networks)
Twisted-pair copper cabling
RJ45 connector
Fiber-optic cabling
100 Mbps transfer rate over 2 pairs of cables (100BASE-T networks)
1 Gbps transfer rate over all 4 pairs of cables (1000BASE-T networks)
100-meter cable segment length
Twisted-pair copper cabling
RJ45 connector
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 answers listed below describe(s) the characteristics of Category 5e (Cat 5e) cabling? (Select all that apply)
BNC connector
100-meter cable segment length
Coaxial cabling
Twisted-pair copper cabling
Fiber-optic cabling
1 Gbps transfer rate over 2 pairs of cables (1000BASE-T networks)
RJ45 connector
55-meter cable segment length
1 Gbps transfer rate over all 4 pairs of cables (1000BASE-T networks)
F-type connector
100-meter cable segment length
Twisted-pair copper cabling
RJ45 connector
1 Gbps transfer rate over all 4 pairs of cables (1000BASE-T networks)
What is the minimum cabling requirement for a 10 Gbps Ethernet connection over copper twisted pair?
Cat 5
Cat 5e
Cat 6
Cat 6A
Cat 6
In 10GBASE-T networks, Category 6 (Cat 6) UTP cabling supports a 10 Gbps data transfer rate at a limited range of 33-55 meters, whereas Cat 6A (Augmented) cabling allows for 10 Gbps data transfer rate over a cable segment length of 100 meters.
True
False
True
Which of the following answers refer(s) to coaxial cabling? (Select all that apply)
Fiber-optic cabling
Does not provide protection against EMI
Used for carrying cable television signal
Copper cabling
Provides protection against EMI
Used for broadband cable Internet access
Used for carrying cable television signal
Copper cabling
Provides protection against EMI
Used for broadband cable Internet access
The general feature of all twisted-pair cabling types is that wires inside the cable are grouped into pairs and wires in each pair are twisted around each other to reduce signal interference from adjacent wire pairs (effect known as crosstalk).
True
False
True
The main difference between the UTP and STP cabling is that the UTP cable takes advantage of additional protective cover reducing signal interference from outside sources.
True
False
False
An Ethernet network cable segment implemented with the use of twisted-pair copper cabling typically covers a maximum distance of:
33 meters
55 meters
100 meters
250 meters
100 meters
Which of the answers listed below refers to a cabling type suitable for installation under ground level without any additional protective covering?
UTP
Coax
DBC
STP
Plenum
DBC = Direct-buried cable
Shielded Twisted-Pair (STP) cabling reduces what kind of interference? (Select 2 answers)
Jitter
Signal attenuation
Crosstalk
EMI
Signal latency
Crosstalk
EMI
Which of the following answers refer(s) to 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 RJ45 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 RJ45 connector type
A type of enclosed space in a building (such as the one between a dropped ceiling and the structural ceiling) used for air handling is commonly referred to as a plenum space. A special type of cabling with fire-retardant jacket placed inside that space is known as a plenum-rated cabling. Materials from which the plenum-rated cable’s cover is made include low-smoke Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and Fluorinated Ethylene Polymer (FEP).
True
False
True
What are the characteristic traits of single-mode fiber optics? (Select 3 answers)
Transmission distances of up to 2 km
More expensive than multimode fiber optics
Uses LED as the source of light
Transmission distances of up to 100 km
Uses laser as the source of light
Less expensive than multimode fiber optics
More expensive than multimode fiber optics
Transmission distances of up to 100 km
Uses laser as the source of light
Which of the answers listed below refer to the characteristics of multimode fiber optics? (Select 3 answers)
Uses laser as the source of light
Transmission distances of up to 2 km
More expensive than single-mode fiber optics
Transmission distances of up to 100 km
Less expensive than single-mode fiber optics
Uses LED as the source of light
Transmission distances of up to 2 km
Less expensive than single-mode fiber optics
Uses LED as the source of light
A common cabling type used for connecting workstations to network devices is referred to as: (Select 2 answers)
Patch cable
RG-59 cable
Crossover cable
RG-6 cable
Straight-through cable
Patch cable
Straight-through cable
What type of Ethernet cable would be used for establishing a direct communication link between two PCs?
Patch cable
Crossover cable
Rollover cable
Straight-through cable
Crossover cable
In modern Ethernet networks, a twisted-pair copper cable terminated according to the TIA/EIA-568A standard on one end and TIA/EIA-568B standard on the opposite end forms a:
Crossover cable
Straight-through cable
Patch cable
None of the above
None of the above
What is the maximum allowable cable length for USB 2.0?
3 meters
4.5 meters
5 meters
10 meters
5 meters
What is the practical cable length limitation for USB 3.x?
1 meter
3 meters
4.5 meters
5 meters
3 meters
Which of the following answers refers to an older type of serial cable used for connecting modems, printers, mice, and other peripheral devices?
RJ11
RG-6
RS-232
RG-59
RS-232
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
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
Which of the answers listed below refer(s) to Thunderbolt 2? (Select all that apply)
USB-C connector
Data transfer rate of up to 40 Gbps
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
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 ( Missed)
Data transfer rate of up to 20 Gbps ( Missed)
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
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
What is the maximum allowable length for a Thunderbolt copper cable?
Up to 3 meters
Up to 6 meters
Up to 10 meters
Up to 15 meters
Up to 3 meters
The fiber-optic Thunderbolt interface allows for a maximum cable length of:
30 meters
40 meters
50 meters
60 meters
60 meters
Which types of cabling provide the capability for transmission of both video and audio data? (Select 2 answers)
S/PDIF
DVI
VGA
HDMI
DisplayPort
HDMI
DisplayPort
What are the characteristic features of the signal that can be carried through an HDMI cable? (Select 2 answers)
Analog signal
Video only
Digital signal
Audio only
Video and audio
Digital signal
Video and audio
Which of the following answers refers to the signal that can be sent over DisplayPort cabling?
Analog video
Audio only
Digital audio/video
Video only
Analog audio
Digital audio/video
Which of the Digital Visual Interface (DVI) versions does not provide support for digital signal transmission?
DVI-D
DVI-A
DVI-I
DVI-A/D
DVI-A
Which DVI type does not provide support for analog signal transmission?
DVI-D
DVI-A
DVI-I
DVI-A/D
DVI-D
DVI-I provides support for both digital and analog video signal transmission.
True
False
True
Which of the answers listed below refer to the characteristic features of the signal that can be carried through the VGA cable? (Select 2 answers)
Audio
Video and audio
Digital
Video
Analog
Video
Analog
Examples of cabling types used for mass storage devices include: (Select all that apply)
SATA
IDE/PATA
S/PDIF
SCSI
eSATA
SATA
IDE/PATA
SCSI
eSATA
What are the 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
1.5 Gbps data transfer rate
Maximum cable length of 1 meter
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
3 Gbps data transfer rate
Maximum cable length of 1 meter
A single Serial ATA (SATA) data cable can be used to connect a motherboard slot with:
Up to 3 devices
Up to 2 devices
Only 1 device
Up to 4 devices
Only 1 device
The 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
Maximum cable length of 1 meter
6 Gbps data transfer rate
Which of the following answers refer to SATA revision 3.2? (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
Maximum cable length of 1 meter
16 Gbps data transfer rate
Which of the following requires termination?
SCSI chain
ATA
SATA
PATA
SCSI chain
What is the maximum allowable number of devices that can be attached to a parallel SCSI = Small Computer System Interface, bus?
4 devices
8 devices
16 devices
32 devices
16 devices
Which of the answers listed below refer to the characteristic features of SAS = Serial-Attached SCSI? (Select 3 answers)
Serial interface
Identifies devices on a SCSI chain via SCSI IDs and LUNs
Requires bus termination
Point-to-point connection
Parallel interface
Capability to attach multiple devices on a single bus via daisy chaining
Does not require bus termination
Serial interface
Point-to-point connection
Does not require bus termination
Which of the following answers refer(s) to the characteristics of Parallel ATA (PATA) cabling? (Select all that apply)
Fiber-optic cabling
Cable consisting of 40 wires
RJ11 connector
Ribbon cable
Cable consisting of 80 wires
Coaxial cabling
Cable consisting of 40 wires
Ribbon cable
Cable consisting of 80 wires
What is the maximum number of devices that can be attached to a PC through a single PATA cable?
1
2
3
4
2
When installing two PATA drives on a single cable, each drive must be configured with a jumper to designate it as a primary drive (Device 0) or secondary drive (Device 1). The “cable select” jumper setting option automatically configures the drive as Device 0 or Device 1 according to its position on the cable.
True
False
True
Which type of network cabling is most susceptible to EMI and RFI?
UTP
STP
Fiber optic
Coaxial
UTP
Which type of network cabling provides immunity against EMI and RFI?
UTP
STP
Fiber optic
Coaxial
Fiber optic
