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220-801 · Question #246

Which of the following is a type of Fiber connector?

The correct answer is D. ST. ST (Straight Tip) is a fiber optic connector type, while the other options are connectors used with copper-based cables.

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Question

Which of the following is a type of Fiber connector?

Options

  • ARJ-45
  • BBNC
  • CF-Connector
  • DST

How the community answered

(43 responses)
  • B
    5% (2)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    93% (40)

Why each option

ST (Straight Tip) is a fiber optic connector type, while the other options are connectors used with copper-based cables.

ARJ-45

RJ-45 is an 8-pin modular connector used with twisted-pair copper Ethernet cabling (Cat5e, Cat6, etc.), not fiber.

BBNC

BNC (Bayonet Neill-Concelman) is a coaxial cable connector historically used with 10Base2 Ethernet and video equipment, not fiber optic cabling.

CF-Connector

The F-Connector is a coaxial connector used for cable TV, satellite, and broadband coax runs, not fiber optic connections.

DSTCorrect

The ST connector is a fiber optic connector that uses a bayonet-style twist-lock mechanism to secure the fiber. It was one of the earliest widely deployed fiber connectors and is still found in legacy network installations.

Concept tested: Fiber optic connector type identification

Source: https://www.comptia.org/certifications/network

Topics

#fiber optic#ST connector#cable connectors#networking hardware

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