Network cables and connectors

Question 1

What are the types of network cable?

Answer 1

Fiber
Twisted pair
Coaxial

Question 2

What are the types of fiber cable?

Answer 2

Single Mode - Small glass core, single light path (WAN)

Multi Mode - Large glass core, multiple light paths (LAN)

Question 3

What are the types of fiber connections?

Answer 3

ST - Straight chip (BNC)
SC - Subscriber connector
LC - Local connector, duplex available one used for sending, one for receiving

Question 4

What are the types of twisted pair (copper) cable?

Answer 4

UTP - Unshielded twisted pair

STP - Shielded twisted pair

Question 5

What is used to protect the glass inside fiber cable?

Answer 5

Cladding

Question 6

What are the standards for twisted pair cabling?

Answer 6

T-568A (starts green)

T-568B (starts orange)

Question 7

What is a patch cable vs crossover?

Answer 7

Straight patch cable - Connects computer to switch

Crossover cable - Connects to identical devices

Question 8

How can you expand the connection from a single twisted pair cable?

Answer 8

Splitter

Question 9

Why use PVC vs Plenum for twisted pair cables?

Answer 9

PVC - Inexpensive

Plenum - Less combustible

Question 10

What are the types of coaxial cable?

Answer 10

RG-6 - Internet, 1000 feet

RG-59

Question 11

What are the types of connector for coaxial cable?

Answer 11

ST - Straight chip (BNC)

F-type connector