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Classroom ICT – CSS 10: Network Cable Types Quiz

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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?

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?

Fiber optic cable
Ethernet cable
Coaxial cable (correct)
Twisted pair cable

What material is used to build the braided shield of coaxial cable?

Copper (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a sheath in coaxial cable?

To protect the cable from physical damage (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum segment length for thin coaxial cable carrying Ethernet signals?

185 meters (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum segment length for thick coaxial cable carrying Ethernet signals?

500 meters (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the extra protective plastic cover on thick coaxial cable?

To keep moisture away from the center conductor (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the core of a fiber optic cable do?

Transmits data signals in the form of light (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which category of twisted-pair cable is commonly used in modern LAN networks?

Cat 5e (A) Signup and view all the answers

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