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What type of cabling could be used for an Ethernet 100BaseT (100 Mbps) network?

Category 3 UTP; Coaxial cable
Category 5 UTP; Category 6 UTP
Fiber optic cable; Category 4 UTP
Shielded twisted pair; Coaxial cable

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

For an Ethernet 100BaseT network, which operates at speeds of 100 Mbps, the most appropriate cabling options are Category 5 UTP and Category 6 UTP. These types of cabling are specifically designed to handle the bandwidth requirements and transmission speeds necessary for 100BaseT networks. Category 5 UTP cable is rated to handle data rates of up to 100 Mbps and is commonly used in local area networks for Ethernet connectivity. Category 6 UTP provides even greater bandwidth, supporting data rates up to 1 Gbps over short distances, thus accommodating future upgrades beyond 100BaseT while still fully supporting the needs of 100BaseT connections. While other options may contain cables that might have been used in earlier technologies or different applications, they are either outdated or not suited for the specific performance requirements of Ethernet 100BaseT. Therefore, the identification of Category 5 and Category 6 UTP as suitable for this application emphasizes their effectiveness in supporting the necessary data transmission rates for reliable network performance.