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.
Question
Which of the following is a type of Fiber connector?
Options
- ARJ-45
- BBNC
- CF-Connector
- DST
How the community answered
(43 responses)- B5% (2)
- C2% (1)
- D93% (40)
Why each option
ST (Straight Tip) is a fiber optic connector type, while the other options are connectors used with copper-based cables.
RJ-45 is an 8-pin modular connector used with twisted-pair copper Ethernet cabling (Cat5e, Cat6, etc.), not fiber.
BNC (Bayonet Neill-Concelman) is a coaxial cable connector historically used with 10Base2 Ethernet and video equipment, not fiber optic cabling.
The F-Connector is a coaxial connector used for cable TV, satellite, and broadband coax runs, not fiber optic connections.
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
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