CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-003) Part 5
30 CompTIA Network+ questions covering cables and connectors.
- 1.
What type of connector is used for twisted pair cable?
- A.
BNC
- B.
RJ-11
- C.
RJ-45
- D.
ST
Correct Answer
C. RJ-45Explanation
RJ-45 connectors are used for both shielded and unshielded twisted pair cableRate this question:
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- 2.
Which type of connector is used for co-axial cable?
- A.
BNC
- B.
RJ-11
- C.
RJ-45
- D.
SC
Correct Answer
A. BNCExplanation
BNC and F-Type connectors are used on co-axial cable.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which type of connector is used for fiber-optic cable?
- A.
BNC
- B.
F-Type
- C.
RJ-45
- D.
ST and SC
Correct Answer
D. ST and SCExplanation
ST and SC connectors are used for fiber-optic cable.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of the following are the most common fiber-optic cable connectors?
- A.
MT-RJ and LC
- B.
ST and MT-RJ
- C.
LC and SC
- D.
SC and ST
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D. SC and STExplanation
ST and SC connectors are used for fiber optic cableRate this question:
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- 5.
You work with a 1000Base-SX network. Which of the following connectors would you expect to find on the network?
- A.
MT-RJ
- B.
LC
- C.
ST
- D.
RJ-45
Correct Answer
C. STExplanation
ST connectors are found on the older Gigabit Ethernet that uses fiber optic cable, such as 1000Base-FX and 1000Base-LXRate this question:
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- 6.
Which of the following connectors would you expect to find on a cable modem?
- A.
BNC
- B.
RJ-45
- C.
MT-RJ
- D.
F-Type
Correct Answer
D. F-TypeExplanation
Cable modems use RG-6 co-axial cable and F-Type connectors.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which type of connector would be used for Thinnet?
- A.
BNC
- B.
RJ-11
- C.
RJ-45
- D.
SC
Correct Answer
A. BNCExplanation
BNC connectors are used on RG-58 co-axial cable as used in Thinnet.Rate this question:
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- 8.
You work as a network technician and you need to assemble a Category 5 cable. Which connector would you require?
- A.
BNC
- B.
RJ-11
- C.
RJ-45
- D.
SC
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C. RJ-45Explanation
Category 5 cable refers to unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable. RJ-45 connectors are used for both shielded and unshielded twisted pair cable.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which of the following would require a BNC connector?
- A.
10Base-2
- B.
100Base-T
- C.
1000Base-SX
- D.
10GBase-LR
Correct Answer
A. 10Base-2Explanation
10Base-2, which is Thinnet, uses RG-58 co-axial cable with BNC connectors.Rate this question:
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- 10.
You work as a network technician. You have a cable with an RJ-45 connector at either end. Which type of cable do you have?
- A.
Unshielded Twisted Pair cable
- B.
Single mode fiber-optic cable
- C.
Multimode fiber-optic cable
- D.
RG-58 co-axial cable
Correct Answer
A. Unshielded Twisted Pair cableExplanation
Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable has RJ-45 connectors at either end.Rate this question:
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- 11.
You work as a technician on a network with a 1000Base-SX backbone. Which connectors can you use on the backbone?
- A.
F-Type
- B.
RJ-45
- C.
BNC
- D.
SC
Correct Answer
D. SCExplanation
1000Base-SX uses fiber optic cable with the older SC connectors or the small form factor LC connectors.Rate this question:
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- 12.
A patch cable is used to connect which of the following in a token ring network?
- A.
A host to a switch
- B.
A host to a hub
- C.
Two MAUs
- D.
Two hosts
Correct Answer
C. Two MAUsExplanation
MAUs are like hubs in a token ring network. Two MAUs are interconnected with a patch cable.Rate this question:
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- 13.
The network you work on has a 100Base-T switch. You need to add a new host to the network. Which cable would you require?
- A.
RG-58 co-axial cable
- B.
Category 3 UTP cable
- C.
Category 5 UTP cable
- D.
Multi-mode fiber-optic cable
- E.
Single-mode fiber-optic cable
Correct Answer
C. Category 5 UTP cableExplanation
100Base-T uses twisted pair cable as indicated by the T in 100Base-T. 100Base-T has a transmission speed of up to 100 Mbps. The minimum twisted-pair, copper cable that can support these speeds is Category 5 cable.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Which cable would you need to connect a new host to a 10GBase-SR switch?
- A.
RG-58 co-axial cable
- B.
CAT5e UTP cable
- C.
Multi-mode fiber-optic cable
- D.
Single-mode fiber-optic cable
Correct Answer
C. Multi-mode fiber-optic cableExplanation
10GBase-SR uses multimode fiber optic cable that has a maximum transmission distance of 300 meters.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Which cable would you need to connect a new host to a 1000Base-SX switch?
- A.
RG-58 co-axial cable
- B.
CAT5e UTP cable
- C.
Multi-mode fiber-optic cable
- D.
Single-mode fiber-optic cable
Correct Answer
D. Single-mode fiber-optic cableExplanation
1000Base-SX uses single-mode fiber optic cable that has a maximum transmission distance of 550 meters.Rate this question:
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- 16.
You work on a 1000Base-TX network. To make full use of the bandwidth offered by 1000Base-TX, which UTP cable should you use?
- A.
CAT3
- B.
CAT5
- C.
CAT5e
- D.
CAT6
Correct Answer
C. CAT5eExplanation
A 1000Base-TX network operates at up to 1000 Mbps. The minimum cable rating that can support this bandwidth speed is CAT5e cable, which is rated at up to 1000 Mbps while CAT5 cable is limited to 100 Mbps.Rate this question:
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- 17.
What is the minimum UTP cable rating for a 10Base-T network?
- A.
CAT2
- B.
CAT3
- C.
CAT4
- D.
CAT5e
Correct Answer
B. CAT3Explanation
A 10Base-T network operates at up to 10 Mbps. The minimum cable rating that can support this speed is CAT3 cable, which is rated up to 16 Mbps while CAT2 cable is rated at a maximum 4 Mbps.Rate this question:
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- 18.
You have two workstations each with a 100Base-T network card. You want to connect the two workstation directly without the use of a hub or switch. Which cable would you use?
- A.
CAT3 crossover
- B.
CAT5 crossover
- C.
CAT3 straight
- D.
CAT5 straight
Correct Answer
B. CAT5 crossoverExplanation
Both workstation network interface cards (NICs) will be physically and electronically the same medium dependent interface (MDI), therefore, you need a crossover cable to connect the two together. 100Base-T has a transmission speed of up to 100 Mbps. The minimum twisted-pair, copper cable that can support these speeds is CAT5 cable.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Your company has a routed network. You need to extend the network by adding a second router. What would you use to connect the two routers?
- A.
A patch cable
- B.
A crossover cable
- C.
A Category 5 cable
- D.
Two routers cannot be connected together
Correct Answer
B. A crossover cableExplanation
The ports on the two routers will be physically and electronically the same medium dependent interface (MDI), therefore, you need a crossover cable to connect the two together.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Which of the following statements BEST describes CAT5 cable?
- A.
Two pairs of twisted copper wire with a frequency limitation of 1 MHz
- B.
Four pairs of twisted copper wire with a frequency limitation of 10 MHz
- C.
Four pairs of twisted copper wire with a throughput of 100 Mbps
- D.
Four pairs of twisted copper wire with a throughput of 1000 Mbps
Correct Answer
C. Four pairs of twisted copper wire with a throughput of 100 MbpsExplanation
CAT5 cable has four pairs of twisted copper wire with a throughput of 100 MbpsRate this question:
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- 21.
Which of the following statements regarding 1000Base-TX is true?
- A.
1000Base-TX uses a minimum of CAT5 UTP cable and has a maximum transmission speed of 100 Mbps and a maximum transmission distance of 100 meters
- B.
1000Base-TX uses a minimum of CAT5e UTP cable and has a maximum transmission speed of 1000 Mbps and a maximum transmission distance of 100 meters
- C.
1000Base-TX uses a minimum of CAT5 UTP cable and has a maximum transmission speed of 100 Mbps and a maximum transmission distance of 250 meters
- D.
1000Base-TX uses a minimum of CAT5e UTP cable and has a maximum transmission speed of 1000 Mbps and a maximum transmission distance of 250 meters
Correct Answer
B. 1000Base-TX uses a minimum of CAT5e UTP cable and has a maximum transmission speed of 1000 Mbps and a maximum transmission distance of 100 metersExplanation
1000Base-TX uses a minimum of CAT5e UTP cable and has a maximum transmission speed of 1000 Mbps and a maximum transmission distance of 100 meters.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Which of the following supports the longest transmission distance?
- A.
1000Base-SX
- B.
10GBase-ER
- C.
10GBase-LR
- D.
10GBase-SR
Correct Answer
B. 10GBase-ERExplanation
10GBase-ER has a maximum transmission distance of 40 kilometers, while 10GBase-SR has a maximum transmission distance of 300 meters, 1000Base-SX a maximum transmission distance of 550 meters, and 10GBase-LR a maximum transmission distance of 10 kilometers.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Which of the following statements is true?
- A.
While 1000Base-LX can use either multi-mode or single-mode fiber, it has a longer transmission distance when multimode fiber is used
- B.
While both 10GBase-ER and 10GBase-LR use single-mode fiber, 10GBase-LR has a longer transmission distance
- C.
While 10GBase-SR has a greater transmission speed than 1000Base-SX, 10GBase-SR has a shorter maximum transmission distance than 1000Base-SX
- D.
While 100Base-FX uses multi-mode fiber, it has a greater transmission distance than 1000Base-LX with single-mode fiber
Correct Answer
C. While 10GBase-SR has a greater transmission speed than 1000Base-SX, 10GBase-SR has a shorter maximum transmission distance than 1000Base-SXExplanation
10GBase-SR has a throughput of up to 10 Gbps while 1000Base-SX has a throughput of up to 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps). However, 10GBase-SR has a maximum transmission distance of up to 300 meters while 1000Base-SX has a maximum transmission distance of up to 550 meters.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Which of the following statements is false?
- A.
While 1000Base-LX can use either multi-mode or single-mode fiber, it has a longer transmission distance when multi-mode fiber is used
- B.
While both 10GBase-ER and 10GBase-LR use single-mode fiber, 10GBase-ER has a longer transmission distance
- C.
While 10GBase-SR has a greater transmission speed than 1000Base-SX, 10GBase-SR has a shorter maximum transmission distance than 1000Base-SX
- D.
While 100Base-FX uses multi-mode fiber, it has the same maximum transmission distance than 1000Base-LX with single-mode fiber has
Correct Answer
A. While 1000Base-LX can use either multi-mode or single-mode fiber, it has a longer transmission distance when multi-mode fiber is usedExplanation
Multi-mode fiber is generally used for short transmission distances while single-mode fiber is used for longer transmission distances. 1000Base-LX with multi-mode fiber has a maximum transmission distance of 550 meters while 1000Base-LX with single-mode fiber has a maximum transmission distance of 2000 meters.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Which of the following fiber-optic solutions uses the longest wavelength beams?
- A.
1000Base-SX
- B.
10GBase-ER
- C.
10GBase-LR
- D.
10GBase-SR
Correct Answer
B. 10GBase-ERExplanation
10GBase-ER uses extra long wavelength beams of 1550 nm.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Which of the following fiber-optic standards use wavelength beams of 1310 nanometers?
- A.
1000Base-SX
- B.
10GBase-ER
- C.
10GBase-LR
- D.
10GBase-SR
Correct Answer
C. 10GBase-LRExplanation
10GBase-LR uses long wavelength beams of 1310 nm.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Which of the following fiber-optic standards uses wavelength beams of 1550 nanometers?
- A.
1000Base-SX
- B.
10GBase-ER
- C.
10GBase-LR
- D.
10GBase-SR
Correct Answer
B. 10GBase-ERExplanation
10GBase-ER uses extra long wavelength beams of 1550 nm.Rate this question:
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- 28.
You want to connect a cable modem to a switch. Which of the following would you use?
- A.
A straight-through Category 5e patch cable
- B.
A crossover Category 5e patch cable
- C.
A RG-6 co-axial cable
- D.
A serial cable
Correct Answer
B. A crossover Category 5e patch cableExplanation
The cable modem's Ethernet connection is physically and electronically the same as a medium dependent interface-crossover (MDI-X) port on the switch, therefore, you need a crossover cable to connect the cable modem to the switch, and not a straight-through cable.Rate this question:
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- 29.
You have purchased a new cable modem which was supplied without cables. You need to connect the cable modem to a 100Base-T switch. Which of the following cables would you require?
- A.
A straight-through Category 5e patch cable and a serial cable
- B.
A crossover Category 5e patch cable and a RG-6 co-axial cable
- C.
A straight-through Category 5e patch cable and a RG-6 co-axial cable
- D.
A crossover Category 5e patch cable and a serial cable
Correct Answer
B. A crossover Category 5e patch cable and a RG-6 co-axial cableExplanation
You can connect a cable modem to a computer via a switch. However, the cable modem's Ethernet connection is physically and electronically the same as a medium dependent interface-crossover (MDI-X) port on the switch, therefore you need a crossover cable to connect the two. You would also need a RG-6 cable that the cable modem uses to receive its signals. This cable connects to the wall socket, which feeds into the cable from the cable provider.Rate this question:
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- 30.
You work as the network technician for a company that has acquired an adjacent building. You need to connect the networks, laying the cable in the wiring duct between the two buildings. Which cable would be most suitable?
- A.
Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
- B.
Shielded twisted pair (STP) cable
- C.
Co-axial cable
- D.
Fiber-optic cable
Correct Answer
D. Fiber-optic cableExplanation
There could be electromagnetic interference (EMI) in the wiring duct. Fiber optic cable is immune to EMI and would be the best option.Rate this question:
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