Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - Cat 5e

What is the data transfer rate supported by Cat 5e cables?

• 100 Mbps

• 500 Mbps

• 1,000 Mbps

• 10,000 Mbps

What is the maximum length of Cat 5e cables before requiring a router or powered signal booster?

• 50 meters

• 75 meters

• 100 meters

• 150 meters

What is the primary difference between Cat 5 and Cat 5e cables?

• Color of the cable

• Data transfer rate supported

• Length of the cable

• Type of connector used

What does Cat 5e shielding reduce to improve performance?

• Data transfer rate

• Crosstalk

• Cable length

• Connector compatibility

When did Cat 5e begin to replace Cat 5 as the most widely used Ethernet cable standard?

• 2001

• 2010

• 2005

• 1995

What is the frequency at which Cat 5e cables operate?

• 150 MHz

• 50 MHz

• 100 MHz

• 75 MHz

What is the IEEE standard that Cat 5e cables must adhere to in regards to Near-End Crosstalk (NEXT) measurements?

• Measured in decibels

• Measured in volts

• Measured in hertz

• Measured in ohms

What does the outer jacket of an Ethernet cable have no bearing on?

• Indoor vs outdoor use

• Data transfer rate

• IEEE rating

• Cable length

What is another name for Cat 5e cables due to their data transfer rate support?

• Fast Ethernet cables

• High-Speed Ethernet cables

• Gigabit Ethernet cables

• Super Ethernet cables

What type of networks do Cat 5e cables support?

• 10,000 Mbps networks

• 1,000 Mbps networks

• 500 Mbps networks

• 100 Mbps networks