Module One - Review Questions

1. "A Star Network" is a:

a) point to point network

b) point to multipoint network

c) serial network

d) RG62 network

Answer: see Module One overview.

2. CAT 5 cable is:

a) coaxial cable

b) twisted pair cable

c) the same as CAT3 cable

d) fibre optic cable

Answer: see Module One purpose.

3. An ethernet is:

a) a "backbone" hookup

b) a fibre optic network

c) a point to multipoint network

d) a type of Local Area Network (LAN)

Answer: see Module One purpose.

4. A ratcheting crimper:

a) won't come off until the connector is crimped

b) is used for CAT5 cable connectors

c) can be used for both RJ45 and telephone connectors

d) all of the above.

Answer: see Module One tools and materials.

5. CAT 5 cable

a) comes in several types and colours

b) contains twisted pair cables

c) is used in ethernets

d) a, b, and c.

Answer: see Module One tools and materials.

6. Attenuation is:

a) the method used to connect twisted pair cables

b) a type of data distortion that occurs during transmission

c) made worse by twisting pairs of wires

d) a type of data

Answer: see Module One, Activity 1.

7. Horizontal cabling refers to:

a) cables mounted above ground

b) cables to a wireless station

c) cabling inside a structure

d) the main Internet connection into a building.

Answer: see Module One, Activity 1.

8. "Plenum Rated cable" is:

a) not safe for use in buildings

b) created for its non-toxic characteristics while burning

c) able to go very fast

d) banned in most countries.

Answer: see Module One, Activity 1.

9. Use of cable standards is:

a) not important for rural communities

b) confusing

c) no longer in effect

d) very important for maintaining longterm viability of a network and for network compatibility with commercially available network products.

Answer: see Module One, Activity 1.

10. The "A" cabling standard:

a) is no longer in effect

b) is used for horizontal wiring

c) does not apply to twisted pair

d) only applies to fibre optic cable.

Answer: see Module One, Activity 2.

11. The "B" cabling standard:

a) applies only to government buildings

b) is used for horizontal wiring

c) is not used for patch cables

d) is used for patch cables

Answer: see Module One, Activity 2.