Ethernet Standards and Cabling

Which Ethernet standard supports data rates of 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables?
10Base-T
100Base-TX
1000Base-T
10GBase-T
In a typical Ethernet network, which type of cable is used to connect a computer to a switch?
Crossover cable
Straight-through cable
Console cable
Fiber optic cable
For a network requiring a cable length of 150 meters between devices, which Ethernet standard is most suitable?
10Base-T
100Base-FX
1000Base-T
10GBase-SR
Which Ethernet standard is designed for backbone applications and operates at 10 Gbps over single-mode fiber optic cables?
10GBase-T
10GBase-SR
10GBase-LR
1000Base-LX
What type of connector is typically used for Ethernet twisted pair cabling?
BNC
SC
RJ45
LC
Which category of twisted pair cable is required to support 1 Gbps Ethernet?
Cat 3
Cat 5e
Cat 4
Cat 2
In a PoE (Power over Ethernet) setup, what is the maximum power that can be delivered to a device according to the IEEE 802.3af standard?
30 watts
15.4 watts
25.5 watts
60 watts
Which Ethernet standard should be used for high-speed connections within a data center requiring short cable runs?
10Base-T
100Base-TX
10GBase-SR
1000Base-T
For a cable run exceeding 100 meters in an Ethernet network, which medium is recommended?
Twisted pair
Coaxial cable
Fiber optic cable
Shielded twisted pair
Which standard provides guidelines for the implementation of Gigabit Ethernet over copper cabling?
10Base-T
100Base-TX
1000Base-T
10GBase-T
What is the primary benefit of using fiber optic cables over copper cables in Ethernet networks?
Lower cost
Easier installation
Higher bandwidth and longer distances
More flexibility
Which Ethernet standard is specifically designed to support fast Ethernet over twisted pair cables?
10Base-F
100Base-TX
1000Base-SX
10GBase-CX
In which scenario would you use a crossover cable instead of a straight-through cable?
Connecting a computer to a switch
Connecting two switches directly
Connecting a computer to a router
Connecting a switch to a router
Which Ethernet standard allows for the use of multimode fiber for distances up to 550 meters?
10Base-T
100Base-TX
1000Base-SX
10GBase-LX
What is the primary use of a patch panel in an Ethernet network?
To connect wireless devices
To organize and manage cable connections
To convert fiber optic signals to copper signals
To extend the range of Wi-Fi signals
Which category of twisted pair cable is required to support 10 Gbps Ethernet over copper for distances up to 55 meters?
Cat 5e
Cat 6a
Cat 6
Cat 7
For connecting an outdoor surveillance camera to a network, which type of Ethernet cable would you use to ensure durability and weather resistance?
Standard Cat 5e cable
Shielded Cat 6 cable
Outdoor-rated Cat 6 cable
Fiber optic cable
Which Ethernet standard supports a maximum data rate of 1 Gbps and is commonly used in office networks?
10Base-T
100Base-TX
1000Base-T
10GBase-T
When designing a network with a central switch and multiple workstations, what topology is being used?
Bus topology
Ring topology
Star topology
Mesh topology
What type of cable is required to connect a console port of a network device to a computer for configuration?
Straight-through cable
Crossover cable
Rollover cable
Fiber optic cable
In an Ethernet network, what is the maximum cable length for Cat 5e twisted pair cable to maintain optimal performance?
50 meters
75 meters
100 meters
150 meters
Which Ethernet standard is typically used in data centers for high-speed backbone connections over multimode fiber?
10Base-T
100Base-FX
1000Base-SX
10GBase-SR
What is the maximum bandwidth supported by Cat 6a twisted pair cable?
100 Mbps
1 Gbps
10 Gbps
40 Gbps
Which Ethernet standard is used for long-distance fiber optic connections up to 10 kilometers?
10Base-T
100Base-TX
1000Base-LX
10GBase-LR
In a network with mixed media types, which device is commonly used to connect different types of cables and standards?
Router
Switch
Media converter
Hub
Which type of cabling is most susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI)?
Twisted pair
Coaxial cable
Fiber optic cable
Shielded twisted pair
When installing Ethernet cabling in a building, what is the purpose of using plenum-rated cable?
To reduce cost
To improve data transmission speed
To meet fire safety standards
To increase flexibility
Which Ethernet standard supports both fiber optic and twisted pair cabling for Gigabit Ethernet connections?
10Base-T
100Base-TX
1000Base-X
10GBase-T
What is the primary advantage of using Category 7 (Cat 7) cable in a network?
Lower cost
Higher data rates and shielding
Easier installation
Greater flexibility
Which Ethernet standard allows for the highest data rates over twisted pair cabling?
10Base-T
100Base-TX
1000Base-T
10GBase-T
Which type of Ethernet cabling is preferred for connections requiring minimal signal loss and high security over long distances?
Unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
Shielded twisted pair (STP)
Coaxial cable
Fiber optic cable
For an installation where cables need to be run near high-voltage electrical lines, which type of Ethernet cabling is recommended?
Unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
Shielded twisted pair (STP)
Coaxial cable
Fiber optic cable
Which Ethernet standard is commonly used for point-to-point links and supports data rates up to 100 Mbps over fiber optic cables?
10Base-T
100Base-FX
1000Base-T
10GBase-SR
What is the typical use case for a Category 3 (Cat 3) cable in a modern Ethernet network?
Gigabit Ethernet connections
Telephone and legacy 10 Mbps Ethernet connections
High-speed backbone connections
Data center applications
In a PoE setup, which standard supports higher power delivery, up to 60 watts, for more demanding devices?
IEEE 802.3af
IEEE 802.3at
IEEE 802.3bt
IEEE 802.3u
Which type of Ethernet cable is used to provide high-speed data connections in a data center environment with minimal space for cabling?
Cat 5e
Cat 6
Cat 6a
Twinaxial cable
What is the maximum distance for 10GBase-T over Cat 6a cable?
55 meters
75 meters
100 meters
150 meters
For an Ethernet network requiring high-speed connections between buildings, which cabling solution is most appropriate?
Cat 6a twisted pair
Cat 7 twisted pair
Multimode fiber
Single-mode fiber
Which Ethernet standard is designed to provide low-latency, high-speed connections in storage area networks (SANs)?
10Base-T
100Base-TX
1000Base-T
10GBase-CX
When installing Ethernet cables in a ceiling space that also serves as an air return, which type of cable is required?
Standard Cat 5e
Shielded Cat 6
Plenum-rated cable
Outdoor-rated cable
Which Ethernet standard operates at 1 Gbps over fiber optic cabling for distances up to 5 kilometers?
10Base-F
100Base-FX
1000Base-LX
10GBase-LR
For a home network requiring both data and power over a single cable, which standard would you use?
100Base-TX
1000Base-T
IEEE 802.3af
IEEE 802.3an
Which type of connector is typically used for fiber optic Ethernet connections?
RJ45
BNC
SC
DB9
In an Ethernet network, which device is used to amplify and regenerate signals to extend the distance of a network segment?
Hub
Switch
Repeater
Router
Which Ethernet standard supports full-duplex communication over twisted pair cabling for improved performance?
10Base-T
100Base-TX
1000Base-T
10GBase-T
When connecting a VoIP phone that requires both data and power, which Ethernet technology would be most appropriate?
100Base-TX
1000Base-T
PoE (Power over Ethernet)
10GBase-T
Which type of cable is used in Ethernet networks to reduce crosstalk and electromagnetic interference?
Unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
Shielded twisted pair (STP)
Coaxial cable
Fiber optic cable
In a network where devices are frequently moved, which cabling solution offers the greatest flexibility and ease of reconfiguration?
Fixed fiber optic
Shielded twisted pair
Wireless Ethernet
Coaxial cable
For a high-density server rack installation, which cabling solution is preferred to minimize space and improve airflow?
Cat 5e twisted pair
Cat 6a twisted pair
Twinaxial cable
Coaxial cable
Which Ethernet standard supports the use of Category 7 (Cat 7) cable for 10 Gbps connections over copper for up to 100 meters?
10Base-T
100Base-TX
10GBase-T
1000Base-T
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