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FC0-U71 Practice Question: A technician is installing a new network in a…
A technician is installing a new network in a home office. The devices are spaced far apart, and the technician needs to make long runs of cable. Which of the following cable types is BEST suited for this scenario to minimize signal loss?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to choose Cat6 UTP because it is a common, high-performance copper cable, overlooking the fact that all copper twisted-pair cables share the same 100-meter distance limitation and are not designed to minimize signal loss over very long runs.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Fiber optic cable
Fiber optic cable uses light pulses to transmit data, which is immune to electromagnetic interference and can carry signals over much longer distances (often kilometers) without significant attenuation. In a home office with long cable runs, fiber optic cable is the best choice to minimize signal loss compared to copper-based cables.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Cat5e UTP
Why it's wrong here
Cat5e is limited to 100 meters for reliable data transmission.
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Cat6 UTP
Why it's wrong here
Cat6 also has a 100-meter distance limitation.
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Coaxial cable
Why it's wrong here
Coaxial is primarily for broadband internet, not standard Ethernet.
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Fiber optic cable
Why this is correct
Fiber supports much longer distances (kilometers) without signal degradation.
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