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N10-009 Question #571: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is D: STP cable. The errors described -- dropped packets and CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) errors -- often indicate electromagnetic interference (EMI) on unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling. The correct replacement is STP (Shielded Twisted Pair), which has shielding that protects signals from e

Submitted by viktor_hu· Mar 6, 2026Network Implementation

Question

A network technician installs a new 19.7ft (6m), Cat 6, UTP cable for the connection between a server and a switch. Communication to the server is degraded, and the NIC statistics show dropped packets and CRC errors. Which of the following cables would the technician most likely use instead to reduce the errors?

Options

  • ACoaxial cable
  • B9.8ft (3m) cable
  • CPlenum cable
  • DSTP cable

Explanation

The errors described -- dropped packets and CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) errors -- often indicate electromagnetic interference (EMI) on unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling. The correct replacement is STP (Shielded Twisted Pair), which has shielding that protects signals from external interference, ensuring better reliability in noisy environments such as data centers or near heavy electrical equipment.

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