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CompTIA Network+ Chapter 4: Ethernet Standards
Studying material based on Mike Meyer's book
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Computer Networking
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09/10/2023

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Which Ethernet standard is known as "Fast Ethernet", even though there are now much faster versions today? (pg. 92)

  1. 10BASE-T
  2. 100BASE-TX
  3. 100BASE-T4
  4. 100BASE-FX
Definition
100BASE-TX
Term
What is the maximum speed, distance between node and hub/switch, and minimum cable type of 100BASE-T? (pg. 92)
Definition
100 Mbps, 100 meters between switch/hub and node, and Cat 5 or higher
Term

True or False:

 

Ethernet networks are baseband, meaning that only a single signal travels over the wires of the network at a given time. (pg. 92)

Definition

True.

 

Television and cable Internet are broadband.

Term
What are three disadvantages of using unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling compared to fiber cabling? (pg. 94)
Definition
  1. Distance limitation (100-meter distance vs. two kilometers)
  2. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) - UTP lacks electrical shielding
  3. Security - UTP and copper cabling are easy to tap into
Term
A LED-based alternative to 100BASE-FX that was backwardly compatible with 10BASE-FL, so it was considered a viable upgrade. (pg. 95)
Definition
100BASE-SX
Term

Feature that allows a NIC to send and receive data at the same time (pg. 95)

 

  1. Multimode
  2. Carrier sense
  3. Full-duplex
  4. Collision detection
Definition
Full-duplex
Term
Full-duplex doubles network bandwidth, but doesn't increase network speed directly (pg. 96)
Definition
True
Term
Also known as 1000BASE-T, the most common type of Ethernet found on new NICs. (pg. 97)
Definition
Gigabit Ethernet
Term

The distance a signal has to travel before it completes its particular shape and starts to repeat. (pg. 97)

 

A.Wavelength

B. Bandwidth

C. Hertz

D. Frequency

Definition
A. Wavelength
Term

The long distance carrier for Gigabit Ethernet that uses lasers on single mode cables to shoot data at distances up to 5 kilometers. (pg. 98)

 

A. 100BASE-T

B. 100BASE-X

C. 100BASE-SX

D. 100BASE-LX

Definition
D. 100BASE-LX
Term

Fiber connector considered to be the predominant fiber connector and is very popular, particular in the U.S. (pg. 98)

 

A. MT-RJ

B. LC

C. ST

D. SC

Definition
Term

A removable module that enables connectivity between a device and a cable. (pg. 100)

 

A. Transceiver

B. Optic

C. Reader

D. Receiver

Definition
Transceiver
Term

A ___ enables connection between two different types of network, such as copper and optical fiber. (pg. 100)

 

A. Switch

B. Modem

C. Media Converter

D. De-Interlacer

Definition
C. Media Converter
Term

The 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10Gbe) standards are defined by several factors. Which of these is NOT one? (pg. 101)

 

A. The type of fiber used

B. The wavelength of the laser or lasers

C. The Physical layer signaling type

D. The maximum bandwidth that the network can handle

Definition
D. The maximum bandwidth that the network can handle
Term
True or false: A bi-directional receiver can't work with duplex receivers on a fiber-optic network. (pg. 101)
Definition
True: A corresponding BiDi transceiver must be installed on the other end of the fiber for it to work.
Term

With 100BASE-T, what is the maximum distance between the switch and the node? (pg. 92)

 

A. 1000 meters

B. 400 meters

C. 100 meters

D. 150 meters

Definition
C. 100 meters
Term

What type of cable and connector does 100BASE-FX use?

 

A. Multimode fiber with ST or SC connectors

B. STP Cat 6 with RJ-45 connectors

C. Single-mode fiber with MT-RJ connectors

D. UTP Cat 5e with RJ-45 connectors

Definition
A. 100BASE-FX uses multimode fiber with either ST or SC connectors
Term

Which of the following connectors would you typically find with a 40 GbE installation?

 

A. LC

B. SFP

C. QSFP+

D. XSFP+

Definition
C. 40 Gbe installations over fiber typically use QSFP+ connectors
Term

What standard does IEEE 802.3ab describe?

 

A. 1000BASE-LX

B. 1000BASE-T

C. 100BASE-T

D. 1000BASE-SX

Definition
B. 1000BASE-T, also known as Gigabit Ethernet
Term

What is the big physical difference between 1000BASE-SX and 100BASE-FX?

A. 1000BASE-SX commonly uses the LC connector, whereas 100BASE-FX frequently uses the SC connector.

B. 1000BASE-SX is single-mode, whereas 100BASE-FX is multimode.

C. 1000BASE-SX uses the ST connector exclusively.

D. There is no difference

 

Definition
A. While they look similar, 1000BASE-SX uses the LC connector, while 100BASE-FX frequently uses the SC connector.
Term

What is the maximum distance for 1000BASE-LX without repeaters?

 

A. 1 mile

B. 2500 meters

C. 20,000 feet

D. 5000 meters

Definition
D. 5000 meters, or 5 kilometers
Term

What is a big advantage to using fiber-optic cable?

 

A. Fiber is common glass; therefore, it's less expensive.

B. Fiber is not effected by EMI.

C. Making custom cable lengths is easier with fiber.

D. All that orange fiber looks impressive in the network closet.

Definition
B. Fiber is not effected by EMI because it uses glass and light
Term

How many wire pairs does 1000BASE-T use?

 

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

Definition
D. 1000BASE-T uses all four pairs of wires
Term

What is the standard connector for the 10 GbE fiber standard?

 

A. ST

B. SC

C. MT-RJ

D. There is no standard

Definition
D. No standard; the 10GbE has left it up to manufacturers
Term

What is the maximum cable length of 10GBASE-T on Cat 6?

 

A. 55 meters

B. 100 meters

C. 20 meters

D. 70 meters

Definition
A. With Cat 6 cable, 10GBASE-T is limited to 55 meters
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