Which of the following is the speed limitation for CAT3 wiring?

The correct answer is B. 10 Mbps. Category 3 (CAT3) cable is an older UTP standard rated for speeds up to 10 Mbps and frequencies up to 16 MHz. It was commonly used for 10BASE-T Ethernet and telephone systems. CAT3 has been largely replaced by CAT5 and higher for network use due to its speed limitations.

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A1 Mbps
B10 Mbps
C100 Mbps
D1000 Mbps

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Category 3 (CAT3) cable is an older UTP standard rated for speeds up to 10 Mbps and frequencies up to 16 MHz. It was commonly used for 10BASE-T Ethernet and telephone systems. CAT3 has been largely replaced by CAT5 and higher for network use due to its speed limitations.

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#CAT3#cable speed#Ethernet standards#twisted pair

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