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What is a disadvantage of UTP cable compared to other types of cabling?
What is a disadvantage of UTP cable compared to other types of cabling?
- Limited to a maximum segment length of 185 meters
- Susceptible to interference (correct)
- Requires hubs between stations
- More expensive than STP
Which type of cable has shielding around the cable to protect it from external interference?
Which type of cable has shielding around the cable to protect it from external interference?
- Thicknet
- STP (correct)
- Fiber optic
- UTP
What is a characteristic of coaxial cabling that makes it more challenging to install compared to UTP or STP?
What is a characteristic of coaxial cabling that makes it more challenging to install compared to UTP or STP?
- Limited to a maximum segment length of 100 meters
- Requires hubs between stations
- Less flexible and thicker (correct)
- Higher cost per foot
Which type of cable does not require hubs between stations on the LAN?
Which type of cable does not require hubs between stations on the LAN?
What is an advantage of using fiber optic cable for data transmission?
What is an advantage of using fiber optic cable for data transmission?
What is a key advantage of twisting wires in a twisted-pair cable?
What is a key advantage of twisting wires in a twisted-pair cable?
Why do twisted-pair cables have wires that come in pairs?
Why do twisted-pair cables have wires that come in pairs?
What is the function of UTP cabling in electronic communications?
What is the function of UTP cabling in electronic communications?
Why is UTP cabling preferred over other types for various electronic communications?
Why is UTP cabling preferred over other types for various electronic communications?
How does the twisting of wires in twisted-pair cables help protect the signal?
How does the twisting of wires in twisted-pair cables help protect the signal?
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