Cables and Connectors 220-1201 Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1application · medium

   A user has a 4K TV that only has HDMI inputs, and a laptop that only has a DisplayPort output. The user wants to mirror the laptop screen to the TV with audio. What should the technician recommend?

   • AUse a DisplayPort to HDMI adapter cable that supports audio.
   • BUse a USB-C to HDMI adapter, but the laptop only has DisplayPort, so this will not work.
   • CUse an HDMI to DisplayPort cable, connecting the laptop's DisplayPort to the TV's HDMI.
   • DUse a VGA to HDMI adapter, but VGA does not carry audio.
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2. 2expert · medium

   A technician is troubleshooting a network drop that intermittently fails. The cable is Cat6, terminated with RJ45 connectors, and the run is 60 meters. The technician suspects the issue is related to the cable installation. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the intermittent failure?

   • AThe cable is Cat6, which is not rated for 60-meter runs.
   • BThe cable is too close to a fluorescent light, causing crosstalk.
   • CThe cable was bent too sharply during installation, causing a kink that degrades the signal.
   • DThe RJ45 connectors are not shielded, causing interference.
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4. 3foundation · easy

   A technician is connecting a new printer to a computer. Which USB connector type is typically found on the printer end of the cable?

   • AUSB Micro-A
   • BUSB Type-A
   • CUSB Type-B
   • DUSB Type-C
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5. 4expert · medium

   A network administrator is planning a new office network. The budget is tight, and the runs are mostly under 50 meters, but a few are up to 90 meters. The network will use Gigabit Ethernet. The administrator has a choice between Cat5e and Cat6. What is the MOST cost-effective choice that meets the requirements?

   • AUse Cat6 for all runs, because Cat5e does not support Gigabit Ethernet.
   • BUse Cat5e for all runs, because it supports Gigabit Ethernet up to 100 meters.
   • CUse Cat5e for runs under 50 meters and Cat6 for runs over 50 meters.
   • DUse Cat6 for all runs, because it provides better performance and future-proofing.
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6. 5application · medium

   A home theater installer is connecting a 4K Blu-ray player to a 2018-era AV receiver that only has HDMI 1.4 inputs, and then from the receiver to a 4K TV. The customer wants the highest possible video quality. Which cable configuration should the installer use?

   • AConnect the player to the receiver with a Premium High-Speed HDMI cable, and the receiver to the TV with a Standard HDMI cable.
   • BConnect the player to the receiver with a Standard HDMI cable, and the receiver to the TV with a High-Speed HDMI cable.
   • CConnect the player to the receiver with a High-Speed HDMI cable, and the receiver to the TV with a Premium High-Speed HDMI cable.
   • DConnect the player directly to the TV with a Premium High-Speed HDMI cable, bypassing the receiver, and use a separate optical audio cable for sound.
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