A technician receives a request to have a new computer lab wired for network access. The new wiring must be routed 27911 (85m) alongside the existing HVAC system in the drop ceiling. Which of the foll

Plenum cable features a fire-retardant jacket that produces minimal smoke and toxic fumes when burned, which is a critical safety requirement for air-handling spaces like drop ceilings with HVAC systems, as specified by building codes.

Fiber optic cable offers high bandwidth and immunity to EMI but does not inherently meet the specific fire safety requirements for plenum spaces over copper-based plenum cable.

Shielded cable (STP) is designed to protect against electromagnetic interference (EMI) but does not address the fire safety standards for plenum spaces, making it unsuitable for the described environment without a plenum rating.

Riser cable is designed for vertical runs between floors in non-plenum spaces and does not possess the specific fire-retardant properties required for installation in air-handling plenum environments.