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What is the purpose of the braided shield in coaxial cable?
What is the purpose of the braided shield in coaxial cable?
- To protect the cable from physical damage
- To protect signals from external interference and noise (correct)
- To connect television sets to home antennas
- To carry electromagnetic signals
Why is insulation necessary in coaxial cable?
Why is insulation necessary in coaxial cable?
- To protect signals from external interference and noise
- To keep the core separate from the braided shield (correct)
- To protect the cable from physical damage
- To carry electromagnetic signals
What type of cable connects television sets to home antennas?
What type of cable connects television sets to home antennas?
- Fiber optic cable
- Ethernet cable
- Coaxial cable (correct)
- Twisted pair cable
What material is used to build the braided shield of coaxial cable?
What material is used to build the braided shield of coaxial cable?
What is the main purpose of a sheath in coaxial cable?
What is the main purpose of a sheath in coaxial cable?
What is the maximum segment length for thin coaxial cable carrying Ethernet signals?
What is the maximum segment length for thin coaxial cable carrying Ethernet signals?
What is the maximum segment length for thick coaxial cable carrying Ethernet signals?
What is the maximum segment length for thick coaxial cable carrying Ethernet signals?
What is the purpose of the extra protective plastic cover on thick coaxial cable?
What is the purpose of the extra protective plastic cover on thick coaxial cable?
What does the core of a fiber optic cable do?
What does the core of a fiber optic cable do?
Which category of twisted-pair cable is commonly used in modern LAN networks?
Which category of twisted-pair cable is commonly used in modern LAN networks?