Which of the following cable types is rated to transmit a MAXIMUM of 10 Mbps?

The correct answer is A. CAT3. CAT3 (Category 3) cable is an older Ethernet standard rated for a maximum of 10 Mbps and operates at frequencies up to 16 MHz. It was commonly used for 10BASE-T Ethernet and telephone wiring. By contrast, CAT5 supports up to 100 Mbps, CAT5e supports up to 1 Gbps, and CAT6…

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Which of the following cable types is rated to transmit a MAXIMUM of 10 Mbps?

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ACAT3
BCAT5
CCAT5e
DCAT6

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A
88% (30)
B
3% (1)
C
6% (2)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

CAT3 (Category 3) cable is an older Ethernet standard rated for a maximum of 10 Mbps and operates at frequencies up to 16 MHz. It was commonly used for 10BASE-T Ethernet and telephone wiring. By contrast, CAT5 supports up to 100 Mbps, CAT5e supports up to 1 Gbps, and CAT6 supports up to 10 Gbps (at shorter distances). As you move up the category numbers, both speed and frequency ratings increase significantly.

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