Which of the following would MOST likely be used for a gigabit connection?

The correct answer is B. CAT6. CAT6 (Category 6) cable is rated for 1 Gbps (gigabit) at up to 100 meters and can support 10 Gbps at shorter distances. CAT5 supports only up to 100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet), CAT3 supports up to 10 Mbps and is mainly used for telephone wiring, and RG-6 is a coaxial cable used for…

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ARG-6
BCAT6
CCAT5
DCAT3

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3% (1)
B
89% (32)
C
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6% (2)

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CAT6 (Category 6) cable is rated for 1 Gbps (gigabit) at up to 100 meters and can support 10 Gbps at shorter distances. CAT5 supports only up to 100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet), CAT3 supports up to 10 Mbps and is mainly used for telephone wiring, and RG-6 is a coaxial cable used for cable TV and satellite - not Ethernet gigabit connections.

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