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N10-005 · Question #586
N10-005 Question #586: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is D: CAT6. Patch panels are components of structured cabling systems that use twisted-pair copper cables such as CAT6 to organize and cross-connect network ports.
Question
Which of the following cables is MOST likely to be terminated into a patch panel?
Options
- ASerial
- BRG-6
- CRG-59
- DCAT6
Explanation
Patch panels are components of structured cabling systems that use twisted-pair copper cables such as CAT6 to organize and cross-connect network ports.
Common mistakes.
- A. Serial cables use DB-9 or DB-25 connectors for point-to-point device connections and are not designed to be terminated into patch panels.
- B. RG-6 is a coaxial cable used for cable television and satellite signals, terminated with F-type connectors rather than punch-down patch panels.
- C. RG-59 is an older coaxial cable used for analog video and CCTV, terminated with BNC or F-type connectors and not suited for patch panel termination.
Concept tested. Structured cabling patch panel cable type identification
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