Twisted Pair Cables

Question 1

Carries voice or data which specifies the standards a device needs to
meet to connect to the phone or data network

Answer 1

Registered Jack (RJ)

Question 2

The theoretical measure of how much data could be transferred from a
source to its destination

Answer 2

Bandwidth

Question 3

The actual measure of how much data is successfully transferred from a
source to its destination

Answer 3

Throughput

Question 4

Contains the exact same pinouts on both ends of the cable

Answer 4

Straight-Through Cable (Patch Cable)

Question 5

The standard that’s preferred when wiring jacks inside of buildings

Answer 5

568b

Question 6

The ability to take send and receive pins from one cable and swap those
on the other end

Answer 6

Crossover Cable

Question 7

An automated way to electronically simulate using a crossover cable

Answer 7

Medium Dependent Interface Crossover (MDIX)

Question 8

A cable rating that specifies that a cable has a stronger sheathing and
jacket that can withstand more extreme weather conditions

Answer 8

Direct Burial