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IT · CompTIA Network+

Network Cabling and Physical Layer Basics

Cable types, connectors, and physical layer troubleshooting concepts tested on Network+ and A+ exams.

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What does UTP stand for in network cabling?
Unshielded Twisted Pair
What does STP stand for in network cabling?
Shielded Twisted Pair
What does FTP stand for in network cabling?
Foil Twisted Pair
What does SFTP stand for in network cabling?
Shielded Foil Twisted Pair
What is the maximum cable run distance for Cat5e?
100 meters
What is the maximum cable run distance for Cat6?
100 meters
What is the maximum cable run distance for Cat6a?
100 meters
What frequency does Cat5e cabling support?
100 MHz
What frequency does Cat6 cabling support?
250 MHz
What frequency does Cat6a cabling support?
500 MHz
What connector type is standard for ethernet cables?
RJ45 (Registered Jack 45)
How many pins does an RJ45 connector contain?
8 pins
What is the 568A wiring standard color order?
White/Green, Green, White/Orange, Blue, White/Blue, Orange, White/Brown, Brown
What is the 568B wiring standard color order?
White/Orange, Orange, White/Green, Blue, White/Blue, Green, White/Brown, Brown
What type of fiber optic connector uses a square ferrule?
LC (Lucent Connector)

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