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N10-005 Question #396: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A: RJ-45. CAT6 Ethernet cables use the RJ-45 connector, the standard 8-pin modular connector for all modern twisted-pair Ethernet cabling.

Question

Which of the following types of connectors is used with a CAT6 Ethernet cable?

Options

  • ARJ-45
  • BBNC
  • CRJ-11
  • DDB-9

Explanation

CAT6 Ethernet cables use the RJ-45 connector, the standard 8-pin modular connector for all modern twisted-pair Ethernet cabling.

Common mistakes.

  • B. BNC (Bayonet Neill-Concelman) connectors are used with coaxial cable in older 10BASE2 Ethernet or video applications, not twisted-pair Ethernet.
  • C. RJ-11 is a 6-pin modular connector used for telephone and DSL lines, not Ethernet.
  • D. DB-9 (DE-9) is a 9-pin D-sub connector used for RS-232 serial communications, not Ethernet.

Concept tested. CAT6 cable and RJ-45 connector identification

Reference. https://www.iana.org/assignments/service-names-port-numbers/service-names-port-numbers.xhtml

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