Question 1

What is the maximum supported throughput of a CAT6 cable?

Accepted Answer

A)  100 Mbps 
B)  1 Gbps 
C)  10 Gbps 
D)  100 Gbps 
A)  100 Mbps 
B)  1 Gbps 
C)  10 Gbps 
D)  100 Gbps C

Question 2

You've been handed a fiber with a 1.25-mm ferrule that requires a connector. What is the most commonly used connector for this ferrule size?

Accepted Answer

A)  subscriber connector (S
C)  
B)  straight tip (ST) 
C)  Mechanical Transfer-Registered Jack (MTRJ) 
D)  local connector (L
C)  
A)  subscriber connector (S
C)  
B)  straight tip (ST) 
C)  Mechanical Transfer-Registered Jack (MTRJ) 
D)  local connector (L
C)  D

Question 3

A serial cable with an RJ-45 connector is capable of being used through an RJ-45 Ethernet port.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

What is the fastest Ethernet standard that can possibly be used on twisted-pair cabling?

Accepted Answer

A)  100Base-T 
B)  1000Base-T 
C)  10GBase-T 
D)  10TBase-T 
A)  100Base-T 
B)  1000Base-T 
C)  10GBase-T 
D)  10TBase-T

Question 5

What is the industry standard angle for an Angle Polished Connector (APC)?

Accepted Answer

A)  8 degrees 
B)  12 degrees 
C)  14 degrees 
D)  16 degrees 
A)  8 degrees 
B)  12 degrees 
C)  14 degrees 
D)  16 degrees

Question 6

RG-59 is more expensive than RG-6, but has better resistance to attenuation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In a coaxial cabling, what does the RG rating measure?

Accepted Answer

A)  The number of twists in the copper core. 
B)  The overall thickness of the cable. 
C)  The maximum distance the cable is rated for, in kilometers. 
D)  The materials used for shielding and conducting cores. 
A)  The number of twists in the copper core. 
B)  The overall thickness of the cable. 
C)  The maximum distance the cable is rated for, in kilometers. 
D)  The materials used for shielding and conducting cores.

Question 8

Which of the following statements correctly describes the SFP+ transceiver?

Accepted Answer

A)  SFP+ provides the same function as GBICs and is more compact. It is theoretically capable of 5 Gbps. 
B)  SFP+ supports up to 10 Gbps and is slightly larger than SFP, with lower power consumption than XFP. 
C)  SFP+ is the same size as SFP, and supports a theoretical maximum transmission speed of 16 Gbps. 
D)  SFP+ complies with the 802.3ba standard, allowing four channels in a single transceiver and supporting up to 40 Gbps data rates. 
A)  SFP+ provides the same function as GBICs and is more compact. It is theoretically capable of 5 Gbps. 
B)  SFP+ supports up to 10 Gbps and is slightly larger than SFP, with lower power consumption than XFP. 
C)  SFP+ is the same size as SFP, and supports a theoretical maximum transmission speed of 16 Gbps. 
D)  SFP+ complies with the 802.3ba standard, allowing four channels in a single transceiver and supporting up to 40 Gbps data rates.

Question 9

Telephone connections follow what registered jack standard?

Accepted Answer

A)  registered jack 11 (RJ-11) 
B)  registered jack 12 (RJ-12) 
C)  registered jack 45 (RJ-45) 
D)  registered jack 100 (RJ-100) 
A)  registered jack 11 (RJ-11) 
B)  registered jack 12 (RJ-12) 
C)  registered jack 45 (RJ-45) 
D)  registered jack 100 (RJ-100)

Question 10

Both 10GBase-ER and 10GBase-EW have what maximum distance limitation on a segment of single mode fiber?

Accepted Answer

A)  550m 
B)  300m 
C)  10km 
D)  40km 
A)  550m 
B)  300m 
C)  10km 
D)  40km

Question 11

What kind of tool can you use to measure voltage on a cable length?

Accepted Answer

A)  continuity tester 
B)  multimeter 
C)  time domain reflectometer 
D)  light meter 
A)  continuity tester 
B)  multimeter 
C)  time domain reflectometer 
D)  light meter

Question 12

You have been awarded a contract for wiring a new federal building. What twisted-pair wiring standard must you use?

Accepted Answer

A)  TIA/EIA 568A 
B)  TIA/EIA 568B 
C)  TIA/EIA 568F 
D)  TIA/EIA rollover 
A)  TIA/EIA 568A 
B)  TIA/EIA 568B 
C)  TIA/EIA 568F 
D)  TIA/EIA rollover

Question 13

The ST and SC fiber connectors are the most commonly found connectors due to their smaller sizes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Multimode fiber contains a core that is larger than a single mode fiber core.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A continuity tester should not be used on a live network segment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What statement correctly describes "jitter"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jitter is what happens when packets experience varying amounts of delay and arrive out of order. 
B)  Jitter is the loss of 50% or more packets in a given data stream, causing a connection to falter. 
C)  Jitter is the fluctuation of a signal's strength as it travels away from its source. 
D)  Jitter is the transmission of signal onto unintended pairs in a copper cable. 
A)  Jitter is what happens when packets experience varying amounts of delay and arrive out of order. 
B)  Jitter is the loss of 50% or more packets in a given data stream, causing a connection to falter. 
C)  Jitter is the fluctuation of a signal's strength as it travels away from its source. 
D)  Jitter is the transmission of signal onto unintended pairs in a copper cable.

Question 17

A junior administrator is having issues connecting to a router's console port using a TIA/EIA 568B standard cable and a USB serial to RJ-45 adapter, despite verifying terminal settings. What is the issue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Router console ports are only used when connected to other routers. 
B)  The router console port is providing an Ethernet connection, instead of a serial connection. 
C)  The USB standard is incompatible with the serial connection used by the console port. 
D)  The cable must be a rollover cable. 
A)  Router console ports are only used when connected to other routers. 
B)  The router console port is providing an Ethernet connection, instead of a serial connection. 
C)  The USB standard is incompatible with the serial connection used by the console port. 
D)  The cable must be a rollover cable.

Question 18

What is the difference between single mode fiber and multimode fiber, and how do they compare?

Accepted Answer

SMF (single mode fiber) consists of a na

Question 19

When terminating an Ethernet cable, about how far should the cable sheath extend into the plug?

Accepted Answer

A)  1/2 inch 
B)  3/8 inch 
C)  4/5 inch 
D)  1/5 inch 
A)  1/2 inch 
B)  3/8 inch 
C)  4/5 inch 
D)  1/5 inch

Question 20

Why should you terminate coaxial cable with connectors that are rated for the exact cable type?

Accepted Answer

A)  A mismatched connector will have different impedance ratings, causing data errors. 
B)  A mismatched connector will not fit the coaxial cable for termination. 
C)  A mismatched connector will work fine, but breaks cabling standards. 
D)  A mismatched connector will destroy the equipment it is connected to. 
A)  A mismatched connector will have different impedance ratings, causing data errors. 
B)  A mismatched connector will not fit the coaxial cable for termination. 
C)  A mismatched connector will work fine, but breaks cabling standards. 
D)  A mismatched connector will destroy the equipment it is connected to.

What is the maximum supported throughput of a CAT6 cable?

You've been handed a fiber with a 1.25-mm ferrule that requires a connector. What is the most commonly used connector for this ferrule size?

A serial cable with an RJ-45 connector is capable of being used through an RJ-45 Ethernet port.

What is the fastest Ethernet standard that can possibly be used on twisted-pair cabling?

What is the industry standard angle for an Angle Polished Connector (APC)?

RG-59 is more expensive than RG-6, but has better resistance to attenuation.

In a coaxial cabling, what does the RG rating measure?

Which of the following statements correctly describes the SFP+ transceiver?

Telephone connections follow what registered jack standard?

Both 10GBase-ER and 10GBase-EW have what maximum distance limitation on a segment of single mode fiber?

What kind of tool can you use to measure voltage on a cable length?

You have been awarded a contract for wiring a new federal building. What twisted-pair wiring standard must you use?

The ST and SC fiber connectors are the most commonly found connectors due to their smaller sizes.

Multimode fiber contains a core that is larger than a single mode fiber core.

A continuity tester should not be used on a live network segment.

What statement correctly describes "jitter"?

A junior administrator is having issues connecting to a router's console port using a TIA/EIA 568B standard cable and a USB serial to RJ-45 adapter, despite verifying terminal settings. What is the issue?

What is the difference between single mode fiber and multimode fiber, and how do they compare?

When terminating an Ethernet cable, about how far should the cable sheath extend into the plug?

Why should you terminate coaxial cable with connectors that are rated for the exact cable type?

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Exam 5: Network Cabling

What is the maximum supported throughput of a CAT6 cable?

You've been handed a fiber with a 1.25-mm ferrule that requires a connector. What is the most commonly used connector for this ferrule size?

A serial cable with an RJ-45 connector is capable of being used through an RJ-45 Ethernet port.

What is the fastest Ethernet standard that can possibly be used on twisted-pair cabling?

What is the industry standard angle for an Angle Polished Connector (APC)?

RG-59 is more expensive than RG-6, but has better resistance to attenuation.

In a coaxial cabling, what does the RG rating measure?

Which of the following statements correctly describes the SFP+ transceiver?

Telephone connections follow what registered jack standard?

Both 10GBase-ER and 10GBase-EW have what maximum distance limitation on a segment of single mode fiber?

What kind of tool can you use to measure voltage on a cable length?

You have been awarded a contract for wiring a new federal building. What twisted-pair wiring standard must you use?

The ST and SC fiber connectors are the most commonly found connectors due to their smaller sizes.

Multimode fiber contains a core that is larger than a single mode fiber core.

A continuity tester should not be used on a live network segment.

What statement correctly describes "jitter"?

A junior administrator is having issues connecting to a router's console port using a TIA/EIA 568B standard cable and a USB serial to RJ-45 adapter, despite verifying terminal settings. What is the issue?

What is the difference between single mode fiber and multimode fiber, and how do they compare?

When terminating an Ethernet cable, about how far should the cable sheath extend into the plug?

Why should you terminate coaxial cable with connectors that are rated for the exact cable type?

Introduction to Networking

Network Infrastructure and Documentation

Addressing on Networks

Network Protocols and Routing

Wireless Networking

Virtualization and Cloud Computing

Subnets and VLANs

Network Risk Management

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Wide Area Networks

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