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220-801 · Question #581

Which of the following connector types is associated with a fiber connection?

The correct answer is C. LC. LC (Lucent Connector) is a small form-factor fiber optic connector widely used in data center and enterprise fiber installations.

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Question

Which of the following connector types is associated with a fiber connection?

Options

  • ARJ-45
  • BRJ-11
  • CLC
  • DHDMI

How the community answered

(26 responses)
  • A
    4% (1)
  • C
    96% (25)

Why each option

LC (Lucent Connector) is a small form-factor fiber optic connector widely used in data center and enterprise fiber installations.

ARJ-45

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

BRJ-11

RJ-11 is a 6-position modular connector used for analog telephone and DSL lines, not fiber optic.

CLCCorrect

The LC connector is a compact, push-pull fiber optic connector standardized for both single-mode and multimode fiber. It uses a 1.25 mm ferrule and is commonly found in SFP transceivers and patch panels in modern network infrastructure. It is distinct from copper connectors because it terminates an optical fiber strand and transmits data as light pulses.

DHDMI

HDMI is a digital audio/video interface connector used to connect displays and multimedia devices, not a network fiber connector.

Concept tested: LC fiber optic connector identification

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/interfaces-modules/transceiver-modules/product_bulletin_c25-463856.html

Topics

#LC connector#fiber optic#network connectors#cable types

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