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N10-009 · Question #147

Following a fire in a data center, the cabling was replaced. Soon after, an administrator notices network issues. Which of the following are the most likely causes of the network issues? (Select two).

The correct answer is D. The RJ45 cables were replaced with unshielded cables. E. The wrong transceiver type was used for the new termination. Unshielded cables (D) are more prone to interference and may not be suitable for certain environments, especially after a fire where interference could be heightened. Using the wrong transceiver (E) for new terminations can lead to compatibility issues, causing network failures.

Submitted by lukas.cz· Mar 6, 2026Network Troubleshooting

Question

Following a fire in a data center, the cabling was replaced. Soon after, an administrator notices network issues. Which of the following are the most likely causes of the network issues? (Select two).

Options

  • AThe switches are not the correct voltage.
  • BThe HVAC system was not verified as fully functional after the fire.
  • CThe VLAN database was not deleted before the equipment was brought back online.
  • DThe RJ45 cables were replaced with unshielded cables.
  • EThe wrong transceiver type was used for the new termination.
  • FThe new RJ45 cables are a higher category than the old ones.

How the community answered

(47 responses)
  • A
    11% (5)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    79% (37)
  • F
    6% (3)

Explanation

Unshielded cables (D) are more prone to interference and may not be suitable for certain environments, especially after a fire where interference could be heightened. Using the wrong transceiver (E) for new terminations can lead to compatibility issues, causing network failures.

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