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220-801 · Question #124
Which of the following supports a MAXIMUM frequency of 100MHz?
The correct answer is A. Cat5. Cat5 cable is rated for a maximum bandwidth of 100 MHz, supporting speeds up to 100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet). Cat5e also operates at 100 MHz but with improved crosstalk specifications and can support Gigabit Ethernet. Cat6 supports up to 250 MHz, and Cat6a supports up to 500 MHz…
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Question
Which of the following supports a MAXIMUM frequency of 100MHz?
Options
- ACat5
- BCat5e
- CCat6
- DCat6a
How the community answered
(31 responses)- A90% (28)
- B3% (1)
- C6% (2)
Explanation
Cat5 cable is rated for a maximum bandwidth of 100 MHz, supporting speeds up to 100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet). Cat5e also operates at 100 MHz but with improved crosstalk specifications and can support Gigabit Ethernet. Cat6 supports up to 250 MHz, and Cat6a supports up to 500 MHz. The key word here is 'maximum' - Cat5 tops out at 100 MHz, making it the correct answer.
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#Cat5#cable categories#network cable#frequency rating
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