Networking Cabling Quiz

Which cabling type would a technician use to connect a cable modem to the wall outlet?

• RG-6

• RG-59

• Cat 5e

• Fiber optic

What is the BEST type of cable to use when connecting satellite television signal to an HD 4K flat screen TV?

• RG-6

• RG-59

• Cat 5e

• Fiber optic

In which situation would it be MOST justified to invest in a Cat 6a cable instead of a Cat 6 cable?

• The work area has a lot of electromagnetic interference (EMI).

• The work area requires higher bandwidth.

• The work area has limited space for cable installation.

• The work area is located far from the network switch.

Which cable should a technician use when running a network above a dropped ceiling that is also used for ventilation, requiring Gigabit Ethernet speeds?

• Plenum-rated Cat 6a

• Cat 5e

• RG-6

• Fiber optic

What is a major benefit that Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) provides over Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)?

• Greater resistance to interference

• Higher data transfer speeds

• Longer cable distances without a repeater

• Lower cost

Which cable configuration is used to connect computers directly to one another for networking?

• Crossover cable

• Patch cable

• Coaxial cable

• Fiber optic cable

What type of cable is best suited for transmitting data over long distances?

• Fiber optic cable

• Coaxial cable

• Cat 6a cable

• RG-6 cable

Which type of cable is most commonly used for Ethernet networks?

• Cat 5e cable

• RG-59 cable

• Fiber optic cable

• Coaxial cable

What is the primary advantage of using a Plenum-rated cable in a ventilation space?

• It is fire-resistant and does not emit toxic fumes when burned

• It has higher data transfer speeds

• It is cheaper than other cable types

• It can transmit data over longer distances

What is the maximum data transfer rate supported by a Cat 5e cable?

• 10 Mbps

• 100 Mbps

• 1000 Mbps

• 10 Gbps