Review Activity: Copper Cabling Types

Quizlet

1. What is the measurement standard for wire thickness?

   Which cable type consists of a single core made of solid copper surrounded by insulation, a braided metal shielding, and an outer cover

2. What are the characteristics of S/FTP cable?

   This is a twisted pair type of copper cable using a braided outer screen and foil shielding for each pair to reduce interference.

3. Which categories of U/UTP cable are certified to carry data transmission faster than 100 Mbps?

   Cat 5e and Cat 6/6A. Cat 7 and Cat 8 are screened/shielded types.

4. True or False? Cat standards apply only to wiring.

   False—Connectors and interconnects are also rated to cat standards.

5. 100BASE-T transmit pins are 1 and 2. What color code are the wires terminated to these pins under T568A and T568B?

   Green/White (pin 1) and Green (pin 2) for T658A or Orange (pin 1)/White and Orange (pin 2) for T568B.

6. Why is plenum-rated cable used when cable is run in an area where building air is circulated?

   Plenum-rated cable produces minimal amounts of smoke if burned, must be self-extinguishing, and must meet other strict fire safety standards.

7. Which cable type consists of a single core made of solid copper surrounded by insulation, a braided metal shielding, and an outer cover

   Coax.