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FC0-U61 · Question #526

Which of the following is the correct jack for an Ethernet cable?

The correct answer is C. RJ45. This question asks to identify the specific type of connector jack used for standard Ethernet network cables.

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Question

Which of the following is the correct jack for an Ethernet cable?

Options

  • ADB9
  • BCat 5
  • CRJ45
  • DDVI

How the community answered

(51 responses)
  • B
    4% (2)
  • C
    94% (48)
  • D
    2% (1)

Why each option

This question asks to identify the specific type of connector jack used for standard Ethernet network cables.

ADB9

A DB9 connector is a D-subminiature connector with 9 pins, commonly used for serial ports, not Ethernet.

BCat 5

Cat 5 (Category 5) refers to a type of twisted-pair Ethernet cable specification, not the connector jack itself.

CRJ45Correct

The RJ45 (Registered Jack 45) is the standard connector used for Ethernet networking cables, commonly seen on network cards, switches, routers, and other network devices. It is larger than a telephone jack (RJ11) and typically has 8 pins.

DDVI

DVI (Digital Visual Interface) is a video display interface primarily used to connect a video source to a display device, not for Ethernet networking.

Concept tested: Ethernet cable connector types

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/lan-switching/ethernet/10006-rj45.html

Topics

#Ethernet#RJ45#network connectors

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