CompTIA
220-1201 · Question #238
Which of the following should be used when installing network cabling above a drop ceiling that is part of the shared air space?
The correct answer is B. Plenum-rated. Plenum-rated cable uses a low-smoke, fire-resistant jacket designed for use in plenum spaces (shared air handling areas) to meet building and fire codes.
Submitted by anna_se· Mar 30, 2026
Question
Which of the following should be used when installing network cabling above a drop ceiling that is part of the shared air space?
Options
- AShielded twisted
- BPlenum-rated
- COptical
- DCoaxial
How the community answered
(36 responses)- A3% (1)
- B92% (33)
- D6% (2)
Explanation
Plenum-rated cable uses a low-smoke, fire-resistant jacket designed for use in plenum spaces (shared air handling areas) to meet building and fire codes.
Topics
#Plenum cabling#Network cabling standards#Fire safety
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