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What is the most common twisted-pair cable used in communications?
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?
What does STP stand for in the context of cable types?
Shielded twisted-pair
What does STP cable have that UTP cable lacks?
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?
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?
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?
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?
What does the metal casing in STP cable help prevent?
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Why is unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable more commonly used?
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?
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?
What advantage does shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable have in terms of data transmission rate?
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