IT: UTP Cable Categories for Grade 11

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What is the primary advantage of using Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) cables?

Relatively low cost of cabling

What is the maximum data rate of UTP-Cat 5e cables?

Up to 1000Mbps

What is the limitation of UTP cables in terms of length?

Length is limited to 100m

What type of network topology is mostly used with UTP cables?

<p>Star Topology</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of UTP-Cat 1 cables?

<p>Traditional Telephone and ISDN</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many different categories of UTP cables are there?

<p>More than 6</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major concern with signals traveling along copper cables?

<p>Signals being intercepted by outsiders</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to signal strength as it travels along copper cables?

<p>It decreases over a distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of crosstalk in UTP cables?

<p>Insufficient twists per meter of cable</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for signals from one line interfering with signals from another line?

<p>Crosstalk</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can corrupt signals traveling in copper cables?

<p>Nearby machinery</p> Signup and view all the answers

Compared to fiber optic cables, what is a limitation of copper cables?

<p>They can carry signals over shorter distances</p> Signup and view all the answers

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