What is the primary difference between UTP and STP cabling?

UTP has a foil shield around each pair, while STP has no shielding.

STP is always more flexible and easier to install than UTP.

UTP supports higher data rates than STP because it has less capacitance.

STP has additional shielding to reduce electromagnetic interference, while UTP relies on twisting alone.

A network team is connecting two switches in a data center using fiber. One switch has an SC port, and the other has an LC port. The team has a fiber patch cable with LC connectors on both ends. What should they do?

Use an SC-to-SC cable and adapters.

Use the LC-to-LC cable and force it into the SC port.

Replace the switch with one that has LC ports.

Use an LC-to-SC hybrid patch cable.

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3.1. Identify Cables and Connectors Commonly Used in Local Area Networks. 100-150 Practice Questions (Page 5)

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Questions 21–25

21foundation · easy
What is the primary difference between UTP and STP cabling?
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22expert · hard
A network team is connecting two switches in a data center using fiber. One switch has an SC port, and the other has an LC port. The team has a fiber patch cable with LC connectors on both ends. What should they do?
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23foundation · easy
Which fiber optic connector uses a bayonet-style twist-lock mechanism?
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24foundation · easy
How many pins does an RJ-45 connector have?
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25application · easy
A technician is troubleshooting a cable modem connection. The modem has a coaxial cable connected to it. The technician notices that the coaxial cable connector is loose and needs to be tightened. Which connector type is most likely on the coaxial cable?
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3.1. Identify Cables and Connectors Commonly Used in Local Area Networks. 100-150 Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

What is the primary difference between UTP and STP cabling?

A network team is connecting two switches in a data center using fiber. One switch has an SC port, and the other has an LC port. The team has a fiber patch cable with LC connectors on both ends. What should they do?

Which fiber optic connector uses a bayonet-style twist-lock mechanism?

How many pins does an RJ-45 connector have?

A technician is troubleshooting a cable modem connection. The modem has a coaxial cable connected to it. The technician notices that the coaxial cable connector is loose and needs to be tightened. Which connector type is most likely on the coaxial cable?

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