A network administrator needs to connect two network closets that are 492ft (150m) away from each other. Which of the following cable types should the administrator install between the closets?

Single-mode fiber is designed for high-bandwidth, long-distance communication, easily supporting distances of 150m and beyond, making it ideal for interconnecting network closets where copper Ethernet cable (limited to 100m) would be insufficient. It also provides excellent immunity to electromagnetic interference.

Coaxial cable is typically used for older network technologies or cable television, not for modern high-speed inter-closet network links.

Direct Attach Cables (DAC) are designed for very short distances, usually within a single rack, typically up to 7 meters, which is far less than 150 meters.

Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) copper cables, like Cat5e or Cat6, are limited to a maximum effective distance of 100 meters for high-speed Ethernet, making them unsuitable for a 150-meter run.