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What is the most common twisted-pair cable used in communications?
Unshielded twisted-pair (UTP)
What does STP stand for in the context of cable types?
Shielded twisted-pair
What does STP cable have that UTP cable lacks?
Metal foil or braided mesh covering
What advantage does UTP cable have over STP cable in terms of installation?
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What is a disadvantage of using shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable?
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Why can shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable be used for high-speed LAN?
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What does the metal casing in STP cable help prevent?
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Why is unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable more commonly used?
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What limitation does shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable have in terms of distance?
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What advantage does shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable have in terms of data transmission rate?
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