N10-005 · Question #338
Which of the following is a fiber connector that is slightly smaller than a standard copper network cable connector?
The correct answer is C. MT-RJ. The MT-RJ (Mechanical Transfer Registered Jack) is a compact fiber optic connector that is roughly the same size as a standard RJ-45 copper connector.
Question
Which of the following is a fiber connector that is slightly smaller than a standard copper network cable connector?
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- ABNC
- BGBIC
- CMT-RJ
- DSC
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(29 responses)- A7% (2)
- B3% (1)
- C86% (25)
- D3% (1)
Why each option
The MT-RJ (Mechanical Transfer Registered Jack) is a compact fiber optic connector that is roughly the same size as a standard RJ-45 copper connector.
The BNC connector is a coaxial cable connector used with older 10BASE-2 Ethernet and video equipment, not a fiber optic connector.
A GBIC (Gigabit Interface Converter) is a transceiver module that plugs into a switch or router, not a cable connector.
The MT-RJ connector is a small form-factor fiber optic connector designed to be approximately the same size as a standard copper RJ-45 plug, making it notably smaller than traditional fiber connectors like SC or ST. It supports duplex fiber in a single compact housing, which is why it is described as slightly smaller than a standard copper network cable connector.
The SC (Subscriber Connector) is a standard-sized fiber optic connector that is larger than an RJ-45, not smaller.
Concept tested: Fiber optic connector types and form factors
Source: https://www.cablesandkits.com/learning-center/fiber-optic-connector-types/
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