comptia 3.1

Cat 5e Cable

Supports Gigabit Ethernet (1 Gbps), common for home networks, uses RJ45 connector.

Cat 6 Cable

Supports Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet (shorter distances), better performance than Cat 5e, uses RJ45.

Cat 6a Cable

Supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet (longer distances), best performance, uses RJ45.

Coaxial Cable

Used for cable TV and internet, uses F-type connector.

UTP Cable

Unshielded Twisted Pair, most common network cable, susceptible to interference, uses RJ45.

STP Cable

Shielded Twisted Pair, more resistant to interference, more expensive, uses RJ45.

Fiber Optic Cable

Transmits data as light, high bandwidth, long distances, uses ST, SC, or LC connectors.

Plenum Cable

Fire-retardant cable for use in air handling spaces.

T568A/B

Wiring standards for RJ45 connectors, used for straight-through and crossover cables.

USB 2.0

480 Mbps, Type-A, Type-B, Mini-B, and Micro-B connectors.

USB 3.x

5 Gbps and higher, Type-A, Type-B, Micro-B, and USB-C connectors.

USB-C

Reversible connector, supports high data rates and power delivery.

Thunderbolt

High-speed interface for data and video, often uses MiniDP or USB-C.

Serial Cable

Legacy interface, DB-9 connector, low data rates.

Lightning Cable

Apple's proprietary connector for iPhones and iPads.

HDMI Cable

High-Definition Multimedia Interface, carries video and audio, various connector sizes.

DisplayPort Cable

Supports high resolutions and audio, daisy-chaining, DP++ and MiniDP connectors.

DVI Cable

Digital Visual Interface, supports digital and analog video, various connector types.

VGA Cable

Video Graphics Array, legacy analog video interface, 15-pin connector.

SATA Cable

Serial ATA, standard for internal drives, 7-pin data and 15-pin power connectors.

eSATA Cable

External SATA, for external drives.

SCSI Cable

Small Computer System Interface, legacy interface, various connectors.

IDE Cable

Integrated Drive Electronics (PATA), legacy interface, ribbon cable.

RJ11 Connector

Used for telephone lines.

RJ45 Connector

Used for Ethernet cables.

F-type Connector

Used for coaxial cables.

ST Connector

Straight Tip, used for fiber optic cables.

SC Connector

Subscriber Connector, used for fiber optic cables.

LC Connector

Lucent Connector, used for fiber optic cables.

Molex Connector

4-pin power connector for older devices.

Punchdown Block

Used for terminating solid cable in structured cabling.

Adapters

Convert one connector type to another (e.g., HDMI to VGA).