SSCP · Question #713
Which of the following media is MOST resistant to tapping?
The correct answer is D. fiber optic. Fiber optic cable is the MOST resistant to tapping. It transmits data as pulses of light through glass or plastic fibers rather than electrical signals, which makes it extremely difficult to intercept without physical splicing - and any such tampering causes detectable signal…
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- Amicrowave.
- Btwisted pair.
- Ccoaxial cable.
- Dfiber optic.
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(35 responses)- A9% (3)
- B6% (2)
- D86% (30)
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Fiber optic cable is the MOST resistant to tapping. It transmits data as pulses of light through glass or plastic fibers rather than electrical signals, which makes it extremely difficult to intercept without physical splicing - and any such tampering causes detectable signal degradation. Twisted pair and coaxial cable transmit electrical signals that emit electromagnetic fields and can be tapped with inductive or capacitive probes without physical contact. Microwave signals travel through the air and are inherently broadcastable and interceptable. Fiber optic's physical and optical properties make passive eavesdropping practically infeasible.
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