TestOut LabSim A+ Certification Practice Exam

For an Ethernet 100BaseT network, which types of cabling are appropriate?

1. Category 5 UTP; Category 6 UTP

2. Coaxial cable; Fiber optic

3. Category 3 UTP; Category 4 UTP

4. Shielded twisted pair; Untwisted pair

The correct answer is: Category 5 UTP; Category 6 UTP

The correct option highlights the suitable cabling types for a 100BaseT Ethernet network, which operates at a maximum speed of 100 Mbps. Category 5 UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) and Category 6 UTP cabling are designed to support this speed and bandwidth efficiently. Category 5 UTP can handle speeds up to 100 Mbps and frequencies up to 100 MHz, making it well-suited for 100BaseT connections. Category 6 UTP further enhances performance, supporting up to 10 Gbps over shorter distances and frequencies up to 250 MHz. This makes both categories optimal choices for establishing reliable and effective Ethernet connections in networking environments. The other cabling options offered do not meet the specifications required for 100BaseT Ethernet. Coaxial cable and fiber optic do not align with the specific cabling standards for twisted-pair connections. Category 3 and Category 4 UTP are older standards that do not support the necessary speed for 100BaseT, as they are limited to 10 Mbps and 16 Mbps, respectively. Shielded twisted pair and untwisted pair cabling also does not specify the necessary performance characteristics needed for this network type, particularly since untwisted pair cab