Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region VII, Central Visayas
DIVISION OF CEBU PROVINCE
Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines
SELF-LEARNING HOME TASK (SLHT)
Subject : TLE- CSS Grade 9 Quarter 2 Week 2

MELCS: install network cables in accordance with established procedures and system requirements
Competency Code: TLE_IACSS9-12ICCS-II-j-30
Name:__________________________Section:___________________Date: ___________________
School:_________________________ District : __________________________________________

A. Readings/Discussions

L.O. 2 NETWORK CABLES

Cable is the medium through wich information usually moves from one network device to
another. There are several types of cable, which are commonly used with LANS. Cables
were the only medium used to connect devices on networks. A wide variety of networking
cables are available. Coaxial and twisted-pair cables use copper to transmit data. Fiber-optic
cables use glass or plastic to transmit data. These cables differ in bandwidth, size, and cost.
You need to know what type of cable to use based on the job requirements. You also need
to be able to troubleshoot and repair problems along theway
.
EXAMPLE OF NETWORK MEDIA

1. UNSHIELDED TWISTED PAIR ( UTP) CABLE - is the cable that has two or four pairs of
wires. This type of cable relies solely on the cancellation effect produced by the twisted-wire
pairs that limits signal degradation caused by electromagnetic interface (EMI) and radio
frequency interference (RFI). UTP is the most commonly used cabling in networks. UTP
cables have a range of 328 feet (100m).it is also the less expensive and most popular
network media.

2. SHIELDED TWISTED PAIR ( STP ) CABLE- With shielded twisted pair (STP),
each pair of wire is wrapped in metallic foil to better shield the wires from noise.
Four pairs of wires are then wrapped in an overall metallic braid or foil. STP
reduces electrical noise from within the cable. It also reduces EMI and RFIfrom
outside the cable. Although STP prevents interference better than UTP, STP is
more expensive because of the extra shielding. It is also more difficult to install
because of the thickness. In addition, the metallic shielding must be grounded at
both ends. If it is improperly grounded, the shield acts like an antenna, picking up
unwanted signals.
 3. COAXIAL CABLE – is a copper-cored cable surrounded by a heavy
shielding. Coaxial cable is used to connect the computers to the rest of the
network Coaxial cable uses “British Naval Connectors (BNC)” or “Bayonet
Neill- Concelman” connectors, at the ends of the cables to make the
connection. Several types of coaxial cable exist:

4. FIBER OPTIC CABLE - An optical fiber is a glass or plastic conductor that

transmits information using light. Fiber optic cable has one or more optical
fibers enclosed in a sheath or jacket. Because it is made of glass, fiber-optic
cable is not affected by EMI or RFI. All signals are converted to light pulses
to enter the cable and are converted back into electrical signals when they
leave it. This means that fiber-optic cable can deliver signals that are
clearer, and can go farther, without compromising the clarity of signals.

5. WIRELESS LANs – more and more networks are operating without cables, in the wireless
mode,it uses high frequency radio signals, infrared slight beams, or lasers to communicate
between the work staion, servers or hub.

CABLE INSTALLATION GUIDES

The two most common installation guides

1. STRAIGHT THROUGH CABLE – connected from the pc to switch/ hub

2. CROSSOVER CABLE – connected from PC to PC

WHAT IS RJ - 45?

RJ stands for Registered Jacks – These are used in telephone and data jack wiring registered
with fcc, rj-11 is a 6 position, 4 conductor jack used in telephone wiring, and rj 45- is a 8
position, 8 conductor jack used in 10base/t AND 100 BASE/T ETHERNET Wiring.
 Wiring standards for RJ45

1. T568A
2. T568B

A. Exercises 1

Direction: Identify what is being described in the following sentences and write the answer
on the space provided.

Example
Cable 1. It is the medium through wich information usually moves from one network
device To another.
_________________ 2. Each pair of wire is wrapped in metallic foil to better shield the wires from
noise.
_________________ 3. It uses high frequency radio signals, infrared slight beams, or lasers to
Communicate between the work staion, servers or hub.
_________________ 4. An optical fiber is a glass or plastic conductor that transmits information
using light.
_________________ 5. Is a copper-cored cable surrounded by a heavy shielding.
_________________ 6. A type of cable is used in local area network,connected from the PC to
switch/ hub

B. Exercise 2
Directions: Write the name of the following network media devices below.

EXAMPLE

WAN ___________ ___________ ________________ ______________

C. Assessment/Application/Outputs (Please refer to DepEd Order No. 31, s. 2020)

Directions: Enumerate the color arrangement of t568B wiring standards for RJ- 45
 EXAMPLE :
1. ORANGE STRIPE
2. _______________________________6. _______________________________
3. _______________________________7. _______________________________
4. _______________________________8. _______________________________
5. _______________________________

D. Suggested Enrichment/Reinforcement Activity/ies

I. ESSAY
Direction :Read and answer the following questions below. Write the answer on the space provided.
What are the characteristics of UTP, STP AND COAXIAL CABLE?

____________________________________________________________________________ .

References:

Technology and Livelihood Education – Grade 9 Learner’s Material First Edition,2013

www.helpwithpcs.com
http;//en.wikipedia.org
www.micrsoft.com/technet/network
www.techsoup.org
www.howstuffworks.com

Prepared by:

JUDE F. FARIOLA
PATAO NHS- Bantayan District II

Reviewed by:
VICTOR S. UNGOD
School Head
 GUIDE

For the Teacher

Advise the students to read the Reading and Discussion portion before they attempt to answer the
practice exercises. Let the learners go through the parts sequentially to help them understand the topic
easily. The Key Answers are for you to refer during the checking. Don’t include it in the printing.

For the Learner:

Read thoroughly and understand the Self-Learning Home Task from the first part to the last part. By
doing so, will help you understand better the topic. If you still have enough time, do it twice for more
understanding. You can use a dictionary if you find it hard to comprehend the science terms. Use a
separate sheet for your answers.

For the Parent/Home Tutor:

Assist your child and make sure that he/she reads the Self-Learning Home Task from the beginning
up to end, to ensure proper understanding of the concepts. Don’t feed the answer to your child. Let
her/him do it of his own.

( Note: Pls don’t include the Answer Key in printing)

Answer Key:

EXERCISE 1 EXERCISE 2 EXERCISE 3

1. cable 1. wireless Lans 1. Green STRIPE

2. shielded twisted pair 2. coaxial 2. BLUE
3. unshielded twisted 3. unshielded twisted 3. GREEN
pair pair 4. ORANGE
4. fiber optic 4. shielded twisted pair 5. BROWN
5. coaxial 5. fiber optics STRIPE
6. wireless LANs 6. BROWN
7. BLUE STRIPE
8. ORANGE
STRIPE

EXERCISE 4 - D

UTP - UNSHIELDED TWISTED PAIR ( UTP) CABLE - is the cable that has two or four pairs of
wires. This type of cable relies solely on the cancellation effect produced by the twisted-wire
pairs that limits signal degradation caused by electromagnetic interface (EMI) and radio
frequency interference (RFI).

STP - SHIELDED TWISTED PAIR ( STP ) CABLE- With shielded twisted pair (STP), each pair of wire is
wrapped in metallic foil to better shield the wires from noise.

COAXIAL - is a copper-cored cable surrounded by a heavy shielding. Coaxial cable is used to connect
the computers to the rest of the network