How many pairs of copper wire does a UTP cable have?

The correct answer is C. 4. A standard UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cable contains 4 pairs of copper wires, which are twisted together to help cancel out electromagnetic interference and support data transmission across various networking and telecommunications applications. Each pair consists of two…

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A standard UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cable contains 4 pairs of copper wires, which are twisted together to help cancel out electromagnetic interference and support data transmission across various networking and telecommunications applications. Each pair consists of two individual copper cables twisted around each other.

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