220-801 Question #548: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is C: CAT5e. CAT5e (Category 5 enhanced) supports a maximum transfer rate of 1 Gbps (1000BASE-T) over distances up to 100 meters. CAT3 tops out at 10 Mbps, CAT5 at 100 Mbps, and CAT6 goes beyond 1 Gbps (up to 10 Gbps over short distances). CAT5e was specifically designed to reduce crosstalk a

Question

Which of the following cable types has the MAXIMUM transfer rate of 1 Gbps?

Options

ACAT3
BCAT5
CCAT5e
DCAT6

Explanation

CAT5e (Category 5 enhanced) supports a maximum transfer rate of 1 Gbps (1000BASE-T) over distances up to 100 meters. CAT3 tops out at 10 Mbps, CAT5 at 100 Mbps, and CAT6 goes beyond 1 Gbps (up to 10 Gbps over short distances). CAT5e was specifically designed to reduce crosstalk and support Gigabit Ethernet, making it the correct match for the 1 Gbps maximum stated in the question.

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