What is a primary advantage of fiber optic cabling over copper cabling?

Immunity to electromagnetic interference

Easier to terminate in the field

What is a key benefit of using structured cable management, such as patch panels and cable trays?

Eliminates the need for cable testing

Easier troubleshooting and maintenance

Allows longer cable runs without attenuation

A network technician is troubleshooting a 100-meter Cat6a run that is experiencing high error rates. The cable is properly terminated and tested, but the link is unstable. The technician suspects attenuation. Which action would most directly address attenuation?

Replace the cable with a higher category cable

Increase the number of twists in the cable

Use a different termination standard

Shorten the cable run to reduce the distance

A network administrator is organizing a server room and notices that network cables are bundled tightly with zip ties and run alongside power cables. Several switches are experiencing intermittent errors. Which cable management practice would best reduce the risk of crosstalk and interference?

Bundle cables more tightly to keep them organized

Use longer cables to allow for more slack

Use Velcro straps instead of zip ties and separate data cables from power cables

Run all cables along the same path to simplify management

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Transmission Media N10-009 Practice Questions (Page 2)

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6foundation · easy
What is a primary advantage of fiber optic cabling over copper cabling?
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7foundation · easy
What is a key benefit of using structured cable management, such as patch panels and cable trays?
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8application · medium
A network technician is troubleshooting a 100-meter Cat6a run that is experiencing high error rates. The cable is properly terminated and tested, but the link is unstable. The technician suspects attenuation. Which action would most directly address attenuation?
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9application · medium
A network administrator is organizing a server room and notices that network cables are bundled tightly with zip ties and run alongside power cables. Several switches are experiencing intermittent errors. Which cable management practice would best reduce the risk of crosstalk and interference?
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10foundation · easy
Which tool is used to verify that a network cable is wired correctly and can detect faults such as open pairs or shorts?
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