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N10-005 · Question #396
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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