Chapter 3 Networking Topoloies

Question 1

If you where to choose a cable to run in a multistory building, what kind of cable would it be, a Plenum or a non-Plenum cable and why? 58

Answer 1

You would chose a cable that has Plenum. Because it is much safer and it gives of little or no smoke and poisonous gas when burned

Question 2

This cable resembles the F-connector that is used for tv, what is the cable called? 58

Answer 2

Thinnet

Question 3

A company calls and states that they want a cable that is resistant to electromagnetic interference (EMI), what kind of cable would you use? 60

Answer 3

Coax cable

Question 4

You just bought an Ethernet cable that has 100baseX, what is the transmission speed of the cable? 60

Answer 4

100 Megabits

Question 5

Of the twisted pair cables, which of the following category would you use if you wanted to watch a movie on Netflix with high quality? Cat 5e / Cat 5 or Cat 2. Pg 61

Answer 5

Cat 5e

Question 6

What is the key factor of having twisted pair cable? 61

Answer 6

It minimizes crosstalk

Question 7

In today’s society, what are the three popular cables used for networking? 57

Answer 7

Coaxial/ Twisted pair/ Fiber optic