What is the main performance advantage of Cat6a over Cat6?

Cat6a supports 10 Gbps over longer distances (up to 100 meters).

Cat6a uses a thinner cable, making it easier to install in tight spaces.

Cat6a supports 100 Gbps Ethernet, while Cat6 only supports 10 Gbps.

Cat6a is backward compatible with Cat5, while Cat6 is not.

A network engineer is designing a new building's backbone. The backbone will connect the main distribution frame to an IDF 400 meters away. The link will use 40 Gbps. The engineer has a choice between single-mode fiber with LC connectors and multimode OM4 fiber with LC connectors. Which should be selected?

Multimode OM4, because it is cheaper and LC connectors are standard.

Single-mode fiber, because it supports 40 Gbps over 400 meters.

Single-mode fiber, but only if using SC connectors.

Multimode OM4, because it supports 40 Gbps up to 400 meters.

In which environment would STP cabling be most beneficial compared to UTP?

A temporary network setup where ease of installation is critical.

A quiet office with minimal electronic equipment.

A data center with high-power cables and heavy machinery nearby.

A residential home with standard internet usage.

What is the primary use of an RJ-45 connector?

Connecting coaxial cable to a cable modem.

Connecting a telephone line to a DSL modem.

Terminating twisted pair Ethernet cables.

Terminating fiber optic cables.

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3.1. Identify Cables and Connectors Commonly Used in Local Area Networks. 100-150 Practice Questions (Page 4)

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What is the main performance advantage of Cat6a over Cat6?
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A network engineer is designing a new building's backbone. The backbone will connect the main distribution frame to an IDF 400 meters away. The link will use 40 Gbps. The engineer has a choice between single-mode fiber with LC connectors and multimode OM4 fiber with LC connectors. Which should be selected?
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18application · medium
A technician is setting up a legacy surveillance system that uses analog cameras. The cameras connect to a DVR using coaxial cables. The DVR has ports that require a twist-lock connector. Which connector should the technician use?
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19foundation · easy
In which environment would STP cabling be most beneficial compared to UTP?
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What is the primary use of an RJ-45 connector?
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What is the main performance advantage of Cat6a over Cat6?

A technician is setting up a legacy surveillance system that uses analog cameras. The cameras connect to a DVR using coaxial cables. The DVR has ports that require a twist-lock connector. Which connector should the technician use?

In which environment would STP cabling be most beneficial compared to UTP?

What is the primary use of an RJ-45 connector?

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