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SK0-003 · Question #327

Which of the following cable types can be used to decrease susceptibility to electronic eavesdropping?

The correct answer is A. Fiber optic. Fiber optic cables transmit data as light pulses, making them inherently resistant to electronic eavesdropping by not emitting electromagnetic signals.

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Question

Which of the following cable types can be used to decrease susceptibility to electronic eavesdropping?

Options

  • AFiber optic
  • BFast Ethernet
  • CCoaxial
  • DThicknet

How the community answered

(19 responses)
  • A
    89% (17)
  • B
    5% (1)
  • D
    5% (1)

Why each option

Fiber optic cables transmit data as light pulses, making them inherently resistant to electronic eavesdropping by not emitting electromagnetic signals.

AFiber opticCorrect

Fiber optic cables transmit data using light pulses through glass or plastic, which makes them immune to electromagnetic interference and prevents electronic eavesdropping because they do not emit detectable electromagnetic signals.

BFast Ethernet

Fast Ethernet refers to a networking standard, not a specific cable type, but if implying copper cables, they are susceptible to electronic eavesdropping.

CCoaxial

Coaxial cables transmit electrical signals and can radiate electromagnetic energy, making them susceptible to passive electronic eavesdropping.

DThicknet

Thicknet is a type of coaxial cable that transmits electrical signals, making it vulnerable to electronic eavesdropping through signal radiation.

Concept tested: Cable types and eavesdropping susceptibility

Topics

#Fiber optic#Network cabling#Electronic eavesdropping

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