Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - Ethernet

What is the standard way to connect computers on a network over a wired connection?

• Ethernet

• USB

• Wi-Fi

• Bluetooth

What type of connector does a standard Ethernet cable have on each end?

• USB-C

• RJ45

• RJ11

• HDMI

Which Ethernet standard supports up to 1000 Mbps?

• Gigabit Ethernet

• 100BASE-T

• 10BASE-T

• 1000BASE-T

What happens if you connect a computer with a 10BASE-T NIC to a 100BASE-T network?

• The computer will not connect

• The computer will work at 10 Mbps

• The computer will work at 100 Mbps

• The computer will work at 1000 Mbps

Which Wi-Fi standard provides faster maximum data transfer rates than Gigabit Ethernet?

• 802.11g

• 802.11n

• 802.11ac

• 802.11b

What is the technical name for Ethernet?

• IEEE 802.11

• IEEE 802.3

• IEEE 802.16

• IEEE 802.15

What is the main advantage of wired connections over wireless ones?

• Easier setup

• Faster speed

• Less interference

• More mobility

What is the maximum data transfer rate when connecting devices to a Gigabit Ethernet router using 100BASE-T cables?

• 10 Mbps

• 100 Mbps

• 1 Gbps

• 1000 Mbps

What does LAN stand for in the context of Ethernet?

• Local Area Network

• Long-range Area Network

• Large Area Network

• Low-speed Area Network

What does the RJ45 connector on an Ethernet cable look similar to?

• RJ11

• Telephone jack

• HDMI

• USB-C