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220-1201 · Question #122

Which of the following cable types is the most suitable for delivering 10Gb speeds for distances over 328ft (100m) but under 1,312ft (400m)?

The correct answer is A. Multimode fiber. Multimode fiber is designed for relatively short to medium distances (up to 1,312 feet or 400 meters) while supporting high-speed data transfer (10Gbps and above). It uses LED light sources and is cost-effective for environments like data centers or within buildings. For the…

Submitted by miguelv· Mar 30, 2026Networking

Question

Which of the following cable types is the most suitable for delivering 10Gb speeds for distances over 328ft (100m) but under 1,312ft (400m)?

Options

  • AMultimode fiber
  • BSingle-mode fiber
  • CCat 6a
  • DCat 6

How the community answered

(30 responses)
  • A
    90% (27)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    7% (2)

Explanation

Multimode fiber is designed for relatively short to medium distances (up to 1,312 feet or 400 meters) while supporting high-speed data transfer (10Gbps and above). It uses LED light sources and is cost-effective for environments like data centers or within buildings. For the specified distance of over 328ft but under 1,312ft, multimode fiber is the most suitable option.

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#multimode fiber#10GbE#cable distance#fiber optic cabling

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