2.

3 Networking Basics

As you study this section, answer the following questions:

What are the two classifications of twisted pair cable?

What are the characteristics of the Cat 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable type?
How do the Cat 5 and Cat 5e types differ?
What is the general rule for substituting UTP cable types?
What is the purpose of cladding in fiber optic cabling?
What are the advantages of fiber optic cabling?
How do single-mode fiber cables differ from multi-mode?
What connector types are used with fiber optic cable?

Key terms for this section include the following:

Term Definition

Internet Service ISPs are organizations that provide access to the internet as well as providing other
Providers (ISPs) internet related services.

Unshielded Twisted UTP is the most commonly used type of Ethernet cable. It consists of two or more
Pair (UTP) twisted pairs of copper wire surrounded by an outer cover.

Fiber Optic Fiber Optic is a type of cable consisting of glass fibers that transmit data using light.

RJ-45 is a UTP cable connector typically used in telecommunications or data

RJ-45 Connector
equipment.

This section helps you prepare for the following certification exam objectives:

Exam Objective

1.3 Compare physical interface and cabling types

Cisco CCNA 200-301
1.3.a Single-mode fiber, multimode fiber, copper

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