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FC0-U71 Practice Question: Which THREE are common types of network cables?…
Which THREE are common types of network cables? (Select exactly three.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse common peripheral or multimedia cables (USB, HDMI) with network cables, forgetting that network cables specifically refer to those used for local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) data transmission, such as fiber optic, coaxial, and twisted pair.
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Why each option matters
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Fiber optic
Fiber optic cables use light pulses transmitted through glass or plastic fibers to carry data, offering high bandwidth, long-distance transmission, and immunity to electromagnetic interference. They are a standard network cable type in modern infrastructure, especially for backbone and high-speed connections.
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Fiber optic
Why this is correct
Fiber optic cable uses light for high-speed data transmission.
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USB
Why it's wrong here
USB is used for peripherals, not typically for networking.
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HDMI
Why it's wrong here
HDMI carries audio/video signals, not network data.
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Coaxial
Why this is correct
Coaxial cable is used for cable internet and legacy Ethernet.
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Twisted pair
Why this is correct
Twisted pair (e.g., Cat5e, Cat6) is the most common Ethernet cable.
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