
ACS - Cables, connectors, and ports (CCNA Prep)
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- Q1
What does the IEEE 802.3 standard define?
Wi-Fi communication protocols
Wireless communication protocols
Ethernet standards for wired networks
Binary encoding for fiber-optic networks
60s - Q2
What is the primary advantage of fiber-optic cables over copper UTP cables?
Greater maximum transmission distance
Lower cost of materials
Easier installation process
Compatibility with all client devices
60s - Q3
While copper cables typically support up to ___________ meters, fiber-optic cables can transmit data over tens of kilometers, making them ideal for long-distance communication.
Users enter free textType an Answer120s - Q4
Which cable type is most commonly used for connecting end devices like PCs to switches in an office environment?
Unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
Single-mode fiber (SMF)
Coaxial cable
Multimode fiber (MMF)
60s - Q5
What is the maximum cable length supported by 100BASE-T connections over copper UTP cables?
1 kilometer
100 kilometers
5 meters
100 meters
50 meters
60s - Q6
100BASE-T, also known as ___________ __________________, supports a maximum cable length of 100 meters over copper UTP cables
Users enter free textType an Answer60s - Q7
What does the "T" in 1000BASE-T signify?
Total bandwidth capacity
Transmission over copper cable
Twisted fiber technology
Transmission over fiber-optic cables
60s - Q8
Which of the following devices typically transmits data on pins 3 and 6 and receives data on pins 1 and 2 in Ethernet networks?
Router
Firewall
Switch
PC
120s - Q9
Which of the following devices typically transmits data on pins 3 and 6 and receives data on pins 1 and 2 in Ethernet networks?
PC
Switch
Firewall
Router
120s - Q10
Which feature allows modern networking equipment to automatically adjust pin usage, eliminating the need for crossover cables?
Auto MDI-X
Fiber Channel
Duplex Mode
IEEE 802.11
120s - Q11
Which organization is responsible for defining Ethernet standards?
TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association)
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force)
45s - Q12
Which type of fiber-optic cable supports the longest transmission distances?
Copper UTP
Coaxial cable
Multimode fiber (MMF)
Single-mode fiber (SMF)
60s - Q13
What does the "8P8C" designation refer to in networking?
A wireless protocol for routers
A method of binary encoding
A type of connector with 8 positions and 8 contacts
A fiber-optic cable standard
60s - Q14
Which type of twisted pair cable lacks a metallic shield to protect against electromagnetic interference (EMI)?
Shielded twisted pair (STP)
Fiber-optic cable
Unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
Coaxial cable
120s - Q15
Which of the following Ethernet standards supports a speed of 10 Gbps over copper cables?
1000GBASE-T
100GBASE-T
10GBASE-T
10BASE-T
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