Network Cabling Additional Practice Test

12th Standard Computer Applications — Network Cabling: Additional Online Practice Test

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Who invented Ethernet in 1973 while working at Xerox PARC?

A.Tim Berners Lee B.Bob Metcalfe C.Charles Babbage D.Vint Cerf

What is the data transfer rate of the USB 3.0 version?

A.10 Mbps B.480 Mbps C.4.85 Gbps D.100 Mbps

Which Registered Jack connector is commonly known as the champ or Amphenol connector?

A.RJ-11 B.RJ-14 C.RJ-21 D.RJ-45

How many bits of data does a parallel interface cable transmit at a time compared to a serial cable?

A.1 bit B.4 bits C.8 bits D.16 bits

On an Ethernet port, what does the blinking orange LED light indicate?

A.The port is damaged B.Data is transmitting at 10 Mbps C.The Internet is connected and active D.The computer is in sleep mode

Although Ethernet cables contain four pairs of wires, which two pairs (colors) are actually used for transmitting and receiving data in Ethernet?

A.Blue and Brown B.Orange and Green C.Orange and Blue D.Green and Brown

In the RJ45 connector wiring scheme, which pin is used as the positive terminal to receive data (Rx+)?

A.Pin 1 B.Pin 2 C.Pin 3 D.Pin 6

In roll-over wiring, which pin on one end of the cable is connected to Pin 3 on the other end?

A.Pin 3 B.Pin 5 C.Pin 6 D.Pin 8

Which type of fiber optic cable is designed for long-distance transmission at a higher cost?

A.Single-mode B.Multi-mode C.Thinnet D.Shielded Twisted Pair

Q10

What is the typical speed at which coaxial cables transfer information?

A.10 mbps B.100 mbps C.1 Gbps D.4.85 Gbps

Q11

What is the primary structural difference between Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) and Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cables?

A.STP has only 4 wires inside B.STP contains an additional outer protective jacket C.STP is much thinner than UTP D.STP does not twist its inner wires

Q12

When connecting a personal computer's network interface card (NIC) to a hub, which Ethernet wiring arrangement is typically used?

A.Crossover Wiring B.Straight-Through Wiring C.Roll-over Wiring D.Null-Modem Wiring

Q13

To connect two computers directly together without using a hub, which pins on one end of a crossover cable connect to Pins 1 and 2 on the other end?

A.Pins 1 and 2 B.Pins 3 and 6 C.Pins 4 and 5 D.Pins 7 and 8

Q14

What is the name of the small peripheral device with a SIM slot that connects a computer to mobile broadband and acts as a modem?

A.Registered Jack B.Router C.Dongle D.Ethernet card

Q15

How many pins are found in a modern RJ-11 registered jack used for telephone landlines?

A.4 pins B.6 pins C.8 pins D.50 pins

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