Chapter 2: Cables & Connectors

Which of the following are advantages of using fiber optic cabling for a network? (Select two.)

Immunity to electromagnetic interference Greater cable distances without a repeater

You are working with 25 pair wires and 66 blocks. You have pushed the wires onto the 66 block, but now you need to cut off the excess end of each wire. Which tool should you use?

Punch down tool

You are a network technician for a small corporate network. You recently made a patch panel connection for the workstation in the IT Administrator Office. In order to connect workstations in other offices, you need to connect patch cables between the patch panel and the switch. In this lab, your task is to connect the patch cables indicated in the following table:

Complete this lab as follows: In the Networking Closet, do the following: On the Shelf, expand Cables. Select the Cat5e cable. In the Selected Component window, drag the connector to the Exec 1 port on the patch panel. In the Selected Component window, drag the other connector to port 1 on the Cisco switch (top row, first column on the left). Repeat steps 2-4 for the Lobby and Supp ports.

Consider the 850 nm multimode fiber optic cable shown below. How much loss can you expect between the transmitter and the receiver?

-1.2 dB

While viewing the status of the interfaces on a Cisco switch, you see an abnormally large number of CRC errors on one interface. This interface is connected to a user's workstation located in a cubicle on the second floor. What could cause this to happen?

A strong EMI emitter near the cable run connected to that interface.

Which type of polish grade uses green-colored connectors to help you keep from using the wrong connector type?

Angled Physical Contact (APC)

You need to replace a fiber optic cable that is connecting two switches together. You inspect the existing fiber cable and determine that it uses LC connectors. You also notice the cable's ferrule has a slight slant to it. Which polish grade should you use to replace the existing cable?

Angled Physical Contact polish

You manage a network that uses 1000BaseT Ethernet. You find that one device communicates on the network at only 100 Mbps. Which tool should you use to test the drop cable and the connection to the network?

Certifier

You are building network cables and attaching RJ45 connectors to each end. Which tool do you need for this task?

Crimping tool

Which of the following describes the point where the service provider's responsibility to install and maintain wiring and equipment ends, and the customer's responsibility begins?

Demarc

You have a network that occupies both floors of a building. The WAN service provider has installed the line for the WAN service in a wiring closet on the main floor. You have a second wiring closet on the second floor directly above the wiring closet that holds the demarc. Which of the following terms describes the closet on the second floor?

IDF

Which of the following terms identifies the wiring closet in the basement or a ground floor that typically includes the demarcation point?

MDF

Which of the following cables offers the best protection against EMI?

RG-6

Which of the following connectors is used with fiber optic cables and requires that you use a twisting motion to connect it?

ST

You are working with an older 10Base2 Ethernet network. Which of the following connector types will you most likely encounter?

BNC

Which of the following cable types often includes a solid plastic core that keeps the twisted pairs separated?

Cat 6

You have just signed up for a broadband home internet service that uses coaxial cable. Which connector type will you most likely use?

F-type

You are installing networking wiring for a new Ethernet network at your company's main office building. The project specifications call for Cat 5e UTP network cabling and RJ45 wall jacks. Near the end of the project, you run out of wire before the last few runs are complete. You have a spool of Cat 3 network cable in storage. Upon investigation, it appears very similar to Cat 5e wiring. Should you use Cat 3 cabling as a substitute for Cat 5e cabling to finish the project?

No. Cat 5e cabling has more twists per inch than Cat 3 cabling, reducing cross-talk and supporting higher data rates.

Which pins in an RJ45 connector are used to transmit data when used on a 100BaseT Ethernet network? (Select two.)

Pin 1 Pin 2

You need to terminate a Cat 6 UTP cable with an RJ45 connector. Your organization's IT policy states that all cable connectors must be wired according to TIA568A standards. Drag the UTP wire on the left to the correct pin in the RJ45 connector on the right.

Pin 1 White with green stripe Pin 2 Solid green Pin 3 White with orange stripe Pin 4 Solid blue Pin 5 White with blue stripe Pin 6 Solid orange Pin 7 White with brown stripe Pin 8 Solid brown

You are adding new wires in your building for some new offices. The building has a false ceiling that holds the lights and provides an air path for heating and air conditioning. You would like to run your Ethernet cables in this area. Which type of cable must you use?

Plenum rated cable

You have a small home network connected to the internet using an RG-6 cable. You need to move the router connecting the network to the internet, but can't find any RG-6 cable. Which cable types could you use instead?

RG-59

F-type connectors are typically used with which of the following cable standards? (Select two.)

RG-59 RG-6

Which of the following connectors is used with Ethernet 100BaseT networks?

RJ45

Which of the following connector types would you most likely use to connect to a T1 WAN service?

RJ48c

When would you typically use an RJ11 connector?

When connecting a phone to a phone line.

Why might you use an RJ11 connector?

You want to connect your computer to the internet with a DSL modem.

You work as the IT administrator for a growing corporate network. You are in the process of creating an iSCSI storage area network (SAN) on the CorpiSCSI server. The server is currently connected to the network using an Ethernet cable. To increase the server's performance, you have decided to replace the existing Ethernet connection with a fiber optic connection. In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Connect the CorpiSCSI server to the switch using the appropriate fiber optic cable. Examine the port types on the switch. Examine the server's fiber optic NIC. When connecting the server, use the color coding on the end of the fiber optic cable to identify the Tx and Rx connection ends. Connector A (red) is Tx. Connector B (black) is Rx. Remove the server's previous Ethernet network connection and place the Ethernet cable on the Shelf. Verify that the server is connected to the network through the fiber optic connection. When connecting fiber optic cables, the transmit (Tx) port on one device is connected to the receive (Rx) port on the other device. The fiber cables in this lab have already had their Rx and Tx connectors switched as necessary. You can view component information in the Details window on the Specification tab.

Complete this lab as follows: On the Shelf, expand the Cables category. Drag the ST to LC fiber cable to the SFP 1 LC port on the switch. In the Select Connector window, select the LC connector. Above the rack, select Back to switch to the back view. In the Selected Component pane, drag the ST Connector (A) to the Tx port on the CorpiSCSI server (the bottom server). In the Selected Component pane, drag the ST Connector (B) to the Rx port on the CorpiSCSI server. Disconnect the Cat5e Cable from the CorpiSCSI server as follows: Drag the RJ45 connector from the back of the server to the Shelf. Click the Front button above the rack. Drag the highlighted RJ45 connector from the switch to the Shelf. On the CorpiSCSI's monitor, select Click to view Windows Server 2016 (right-most monitor). In the notification area, right-click the Network icon and select Open Network and Sharing Center. Select Change adapter settings. Verify that Ethernet 3 is connected to CorpNet.com. Click Done to finish the lab.

You have a cable internet connection at home. The installer had connected the router near the outside wall of your house with RG6 cable. You move the cable router a distance of 50 meters using RG8 cables and special connector adapters. Which condition are you most likely to experience?

Echo

You are a network technician for a small corporate network. Today you moved an unused workstation to the IT Administration office, and now you need to connect the computer to the Ethernet local area network and the internet. In this lab, your task is to connect the workstation to the wired network as follows: In the Networking Closet, use the appropriate twisted pair cable to make a connection between the patch panel and switch. Use port IT Adm on the patch panel. Use port 5 on the switch. In the IT Administration office: Connect the ITAdmin workstation to the local area network using the appropriate twisted pair cable. Configure ITAdmin to obtain IP and DNS addresses automatically from the server on the local network. Use the Network and Sharing Center to confirm that the workstation is properly connected to the local area network and the internet.

In this lab, you should have connected the workstation to the wired network as follows: In the Networking Closet, use the appropriate twisted pair cable to make a connection between the patch panel and switch.Use port IT Adm on the patch panel.Use port 5 on the switch. In the IT Administration office: Connect the ITAdmin workstation to the local area network using the appropriate twisted pair cable. Configure ITAdmin to obtain IP and DNS addresses automatically from the server on the local network. Use the Network and Sharing Center to confirm that the workstation is properly connected to the local area network and the internet. Complete this lab as follows: In the Networking Closet, connect the patch panel and switch as follows: On the Shelf, expand Cables. Select the Ethernet twisted pair cable. In the Selected Component pane, drag the connector to the IT Adm port on the patch panel. In the Selected Component pane, drag the other connector to port 5 on the switch (top row, fifth column from the left). Connect the ITAdmin workstation to the local area network as follows: From the navigation menu at the top, select Floor 1 Overview. In the IT Administration office, select Hardware. Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer. On the Shelf, expand Cables. Select the Ethernet twisted pair cable. In the Selected Component pane, drag the connector to the Ethernet port on the computer. In the Selected Component pane, drag the other connector to the Ethernet port on the wall outlet. Configure the workstation to obtain IP and DNS addresses automatically from the server on the network as follows: On the ITAdmin monitor, select Click to view Windows 10.In the notification area, right-click the Network icon and select Open Network and Sharing Center. The Network and Sharing Center should indicate a bad connection to the internet. Select Ethernet. Select Properties. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Select Properties. Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically. Click OK. Click Close. Click Close. Open the Network and Sharing Center to confirm the connection to the network and the internet for the workstation. The Network and Sharing Center should indicate an active connection to the local network and the internet.

You are working on a small network. You have just signed up for cable internet access for the network. The cable company has installed the line in your home and given you a preconfigured modem for your network. In this lab, your task is to: Connect the components to make the internet connection. Add the cable modem to the Workspace. Connect the modem to the WAN connection using the cable with the least amount of signal loss. Connect the computer to the cable modem using a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection. Use the AC to DC power adapter to plug in the modem. Use the Network and Sharing Center in Windows to confirm that the Home-PC computer is properly connected to the internet.

In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Connect the components to make the internet connection. Add the cable modem to the Workspace. Connect the modem to the WAN connection using the RG-6 coaxial cable. Both RG-6 and RG-59 are 75 ohms and can be used, but RG-6 has less signal loss than RG-59. RG-58 cables are used for 10Base2 Ethernet and have a BNC connector. Connect the computer to the cable modem using a Cat5e Ethernet cable. Use the AC to DC power adapter to plug in the modem. Confirm that the Home-PC computer is properly connected to the internet. Complete this lab as follows: On the Shelf, expand the Modems category. Drag the cable modem from the Shelf to the Workspace. Select Back to switch to the back view of the cable modem. On the Shelf, expand the Cables category. Select the RG-6 coaxial cable. In the Selected Component window, drag a connector to the port on the cable modem. In the Selected Component window, drag the other connector to the port on the wall plate. Over the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer to connect the computer to the cable modem. On the Shelf, select the Cat5e Ethernet cable. In the Selected Component window, drag a connector to the Ethernet port on the cable modem. In the Selected Component window, drag the other connector to the Ethernet port on the computer. Select the power adapter on the Shelf to plug in the cable modem. In the Selected Component window, drag the DC power connector to the port on the cable modem. In the Selected Component window, drag the AC adapter end to the power outlet. Select Click to view Windows 10 on the monitor. In the notification area, right-click the Network icon and select Open Network and Sharing Center. The diagram should indicate an active connection to the home network and the internet.

Which of the following are characteristics of coaxial network cable? (Select three.)

It has a conductor made from copper in the center of the cable. It uses two concentric metallic conductors. The ends of the cable must be terminated.

Which recommendation should you follow while using 110 blocks for connecting Cat 5 and higher data cables?

Keep wire pairs twisted up to within one-half of an inch of the connector.

Which of the following connectors are used with fiber optic cables and include both cables in a single connector? (Select two.)

LC MTRJ

You want to measure the voltage, amps, and ohms of various devices. Which tool should you use?

Multimeter

You are building a new network for a small startup financial services company. Security is paramount, so each organization within the company will have their own network segments separated by routers. Funds are limited, and you have been asked to keep costs to a minimum. You have acquired a used fiber optic switch and want to use it to create a fiber optic backbone that interconnects all of the routers. You purchased several used multi-mode GBIC modules on eBay that you will install in each router to allow them to connect to the switch. Both the switch and the GBIC modules use MTRJ connectors. You purchased several used 1-meter multi-mode patch cables from Amazon. But when they arrived, you noticed that they use LC connectors. Fortunately, with some force, you found that you are able to get the LC connectors on the cables to lock into the MTRJ connectors on the GBIC modules and on the switch. Will this implementation work?

No. You should purchase patch cables that use MTRJ connectors.

You are building a new network for a small startup financial services company. Security is paramount, so each organization within the company will have its own network segment separated by a router. However, funds are limited, and you have been asked to keep costs to a minimum. You have acquired a used fiber optic switch and want to use it to create a fiber optic backbone that interconnects all of the routers. You purchased several used single-mode GBIC modules on eBay that you will install in each router to allow them to connect to the switch. Both the switch and the GBIC modules use MTRJ connectors. You connect each module to the switch with 1-meter multimode patch cables. Will this implementation work?

No. You shouldn't use multi-mode patch cables with single-mode GBIC modules.

You are working with an existing fiber optic installation in your building. You want to know the length of each cable that runs through the walls. Which tool should you use?

OTDR

Which of the following is used to terminate individual wires from a 25 pair or 100 pair cable using female RJ45 ports?

Patch panel

You need to terminate a Cat 6 UTP cable with an RJ45 connector. Your organization's IT policy states that all cable connectors must be wired according to TIA568B standards. Drag the UTP wire on the left to the correct pin in the RJ45 connector on the right.

Pin 1 White with orange stripe Pin 2 Solid orange Pin 3 White with green stripe Pin 4 Solid blue Pin 5 White with blue stripe Pin 6 Solid green Pin 7 White with brown stripe Pin 8 Solid brown

Which of the following connectors usually require polishing as part of the assembly process? (Select two.)

ST SC

You use Cat5e twisted pair cable on your network. Cables are routed through walls and the ceiling. A user puts a screw in the wall to hang a picture and pierces the cable so that a signal sent on pin 1 arrives on the cable connected to pin 7. Which term describes this condition?

Short circuit

Which type of optical fiber is normally used to connect two buildings that are several kilometers apart?

Single-mode

Of the following cables, which offer the best protection against EMI?

Single-mode fiber optic

Users report that the internet is no longer accessible. You suspect that the line connecting your building to the internet is not working properly. Which of the following allows the service provider to remotely test the local loop?

Smartjack

You have been asked to document the wiring in your building. You would like to identify the length of each Cat5 cable to verify that it meets Ethernet standards. You need to identify the length of the cables, but most cables run through walls and ceilings, making them difficult to trace. Which tool should you use?

TDR

Which of the following is true about single-mode fiber optic network cabling?

The central core is smaller than standard multi-mode fiber optic cabling core.

Which of the following are characteristics of an LC fiber optic connector? (Choose two.)

They are half the size of standard connectors. They use a housing and latch system similar to an RJ45 UTP connector.

Which of the following are characteristics of an MTRJ fiber optic connector? (Select two.)

They can be used with multi-mode fiber optic cables. They use metal guide pins to ensure accurate alignment.

You've connected a cable certifier to an RJ45 wall jack, and the output shown below is displayed on the device. What does this output indicate? (Select two.)

This is a crossover cable. The cable is functioning correctly.

You are a network technician for a small corporate network. The company owner has asked you to connect a new workstation to the network while a new employee is in an orientation meeting. In this lab, your task is to: Connect the workstation in Office 1 to the Ethernet local area network using twisted pair cable. Confirm that the Office 1 workstation is connected to the local network and the internet.

To complete this lab, use twisted pair cable with RJ45 connectors to connect to a wired Ethernet network. RJ45 connectors have eight wires (as seen below) and are larger than RJ11 connectors. Complete the following steps: 1. Under Office 1, select Hardware to go to the workstation. 2. Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer. 3. On the Shelf, expand the Cables category. 4. Select the RJ45 cable. 5. In the Selected Component window, drag and drop the connector to the Ethernet port on the computer. 6. In the Selected Component window, drag the other connector to the Ethernet port on the wall outlet. 7. Select Click to view Windows 10 on the monitor to confirm that the workstation has a connection to the local network and the internet. 8. In the notification area, right-click the Network icon and select Open Network and Sharing Center. The diagram should indicate an active connection to the network and the internet.

You are troubleshooting a connectivity problem in which one client system is unable to connect to a server. Both the server and client system are connected to the same Ethernet network switch. No other users have complained of a problem, and you suspect that faulty network cabling might be to blame. Which of the following troubleshooting steps are you most likely to perform first?

Use a cable tester to test the cable between the computer system and the network switch.

Which of the following methods would you use to create a crossover cable?

Use the T568A standard on one connector and the T568B standard on the other connector.

You have a network that occupies all three floors of a building. The WAN service provider has installed the line for the WAN service into the building in a wiring closet on the main floor. You have a wiring closet on the two remaining floors directly above the wiring closet on the main floor. What would you use to connect the wiring closets together?

Vertical cross connect

You want to use the T568B standard for adding connectors to your Cat5 cable. Starting with pin 1, which order should you use for the wires within the connector?

White/orange, orange, white/green, blue, white/blue, green, white/brown, brown