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220-801 · Question #796

Which type of connector is required for a coaxial network cable?

The correct answer is C. BNC. BNC (Bayonet Neill-Concelman) connectors are the standard connector type used to terminate coaxial network cables.

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Question

Which type of connector is required for a coaxial network cable?

Options

  • ARJ-11
  • BToken ring
  • CBNC
  • DRJ-45

How the community answered

(23 responses)
  • A
    4% (1)
  • C
    91% (21)
  • D
    4% (1)

Why each option

BNC (Bayonet Neill-Concelman) connectors are the standard connector type used to terminate coaxial network cables.

ARJ-11

RJ-11 is a 6-position modular connector used for telephone lines and DSL, not for coaxial cable.

BToken ring

Token ring refers to a network topology and media access method, not a physical connector type.

CBNCCorrect

BNC connectors are specifically designed for coaxial cable and use a bayonet-style twist-lock coupling mechanism to create a secure connection. They were the standard connector for 10BASE2 thinnet Ethernet and remain in use for legacy networking and video applications.

DRJ-45

RJ-45 is an 8-position modular connector used for twisted-pair Ethernet cables such as Cat5e and Cat6, not coaxial cable.

Concept tested: Coaxial cable connector type identification

Topics

#coaxial cable#BNC connector#cable types#network cabling

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