3.0 Hardware - CompTIA A + 22-1101

What are the three types of network cables?

Coaxial, twisted pair, and fiber.

What is the transmission rate of Cat 5 cables?

100 Mbps over a distance of 100 meters.

What are the two types of twisted copper pairs?

Shielded twisted pair (STP) and unshielded twisted pair (UTP).

Which cable type is specialized for high-bandwidth video transmission and has a mini-display connector?

Thunderbolt.

What does the RG in RG-6 and RG-59 stand for?

Radio Guide.

What is the main advantage of fiber optic cables regarding interference?

Fiber optic cables are immune to electrical interference and wiretapping.

What type of fiber is used in Cat 7 and Cat 8 cables?

Shielded twisted pair (STP).

What is the maximum transmission speed of USB 3.0?

5 Gbps.

What type of connection does a VGA cable use?

Strictly analog.

What is the maximum distance capability of Cat 6a cables?

Up to 100 meters.

What is the most common type of drive interface?

SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment).

How many pins does a standard SATA data cable have?

7 pins.

What is the main purpose of adapters in networking?

To convert one type of connection or cable technology to another.

How many pins does a USB-C connector contain?

24 pins.

What distinguishes a T568B standard from a T568A standard in RJ-45 wiring?

The order of wire color pairs.

What does the abbreviation UTP stand for?

Unshielded Twisted Pair.

Which type of connection is defined as the 'oldest video standard cable still in use today'?

VGA (Video Graphics Array).

Name one of the basic types of fiber used in fiber optic cables.

Single-mode or multimode.

What type of coaxial cable is commonly used with cable television?

RG-59.

What is the primary function of a punch down block?

To allow copper wires to be ‘punched down’ for insulation and electrical connection.

What is the maximum speed supported by SATA revisions?

16 gbps.

What connector type is commonly used for Ethernet cables?

RJ45.

What is the main use of peripheral cables?

To attach peripheral devices to a computing device.