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N10-009 · Question #348

N10-009 Question #348: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is D: MPO. The MPO (Multi-fiber Push On) connector is designed to handle multiple fiber strands in a single connector, and it is commonly used with high-density transceivers like QSFP (Quad Small Form- factor Pluggable). QSFP can support up to four channels (hence "quad"), and MPO connector

Submitted by mateo_ar· Mar 6, 2026Networking Concepts

Question

Which of the following connectors allows a singular QSFP transceiver to have several physical connections?

Options

  • ARJ45
  • BST
  • CLC
  • DMPO

Explanation

The MPO (Multi-fiber Push On) connector is designed to handle multiple fiber strands in a single connector, and it is commonly used with high-density transceivers like QSFP (Quad Small Form- factor Pluggable). QSFP can support up to four channels (hence "quad"), and MPO connectors can interface multiple fibers (e.g., 8, 12, 24), making them ideal for 40Gbps or 100Gbps deployments.

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