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N10-005 · Question #6

Which of the following can MOST likely cause intermittent connection problems with a CAT5 network cable?

The correct answer is D. Cable is run too close to a fluorescent light. Explanation: Cat 5is a twisted pair cablefor carrying signals. This type of cable is used in structured cabling for computer networks such as Ethernet. The cable standard provides performance of up to 100 MHz and is suitable for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX (Fast Ethernet), and…

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Question

Which of the following can MOST likely cause intermittent connection problems with a CAT5 network cable?

Options

  • ACable has been looped too many times.
  • BCable has a twist tie attached too close to the connector.
  • CCable is too warm.
  • DCable is run too close to a fluorescent light.

How the community answered

(46 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    4% (2)
  • D
    91% (42)

Explanation

Explanation: Cat 5is a twisted pair cablefor carrying signals. This type of cable is used in structured cabling for computer networks such as Ethernet. The cable standard provides performance of up to 100 MHz and is suitable for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX (Fast Ethernet), and 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet).

Topics

#EMI#CAT5#fluorescent light interference#physical layer

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