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SG0-001 · Question #537

When trying to connect with a damaged network cable, which of the following will MOST likely result from the bad cable?

The correct answer is C. Packet loss. A damaged network cable will most likely cause intermittent signal disruptions, leading to data packets failing to reach their destination.

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Question

When trying to connect with a damaged network cable, which of the following will MOST likely result from the bad cable?

Options

  • AHost not found
  • BPermission denied
  • CPacket loss
  • DConnection denied

How the community answered

(39 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    5% (2)
  • C
    90% (35)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

A damaged network cable will most likely cause intermittent signal disruptions, leading to data packets failing to reach their destination.

AHost not found

"Host not found" typically indicates a DNS resolution issue or the host simply not existing on the network, not a physical cable problem.

BPermission denied

"Permission denied" is an application or operating system access control issue, unrelated to network cable integrity.

CPacket lossCorrect

A damaged network cable can cause signal attenuation, interference, or complete disconnections, which directly results in data packets being corrupted or dropped during transmission, manifesting as packet loss. This prevents reliable communication over the network link.

DConnection denied

"Connection denied" suggests a firewall, access control list, or service configuration preventing a connection, rather than a physical cable fault.

Concept tested: Network cable faults and their symptoms

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-server/networking/troubleshoot-network-connectivity

Topics

#Network troubleshooting#Cable damage#Packet loss#Physical layer

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