Hardware 220-1201 Practice Quiz

• A. Network cables carry data between network devices and endpoints, commonly using copper twisted pair, coaxial, or fiber media.
• B. In this context, copper network cable carries electrical signals over conductive wire and is commonly used for Ethernet runs inside buildings.
• C. In this context, cat 5 is an older twisted-pair Ethernet cable category that supports legacy Fast Ethernet and limited Gigabit use under favorable conditions.
• D. In this context, cat 5e is enhanced Category 5 cabling commonly used for Gigabit Ethernet over typical Ethernet distances.

Network cables carry data between network devices and endpoints, commonly using copper twisted pair, coaxial, or fiber media. This directly matches the hardware concept being tested for Network cables. This is the correct answer.

• A. In this context, direct burial cable is outdoor-rated cabling designed to be placed underground without a standard indoor conduit run.
• B. Copper network cable carries electrical signals over conductive wire and is commonly used for Ethernet runs inside buildings.
• C. In this context, unshielded twisted pair is the common Ethernet copper cabling type that relies on twisted wire pairs rather than added shielding.
• D. In this context, plenum cable uses a fire-rated jacket suitable for air-handling spaces where smoke and flame spread requirements are stricter.

Copper network cable carries electrical signals over conductive wire and is commonly used for Ethernet runs inside buildings. This directly matches the hardware concept being tested for Copper network cable. This is the correct answer.

• A. The key distinction is that peripheral cables connect external devices such as printers, storage devices, docks, and other accessories to a computer.
• B. In this context, network cables carry data between network devices and endpoints, commonly using copper twisted pair, coaxial, or fiber media.
• C. The key distinction is that USB 2.0 is a peripheral connection standard commonly used for keyboards, mice, printers, and other devices with lower bandwidth needs.
• D. The key distinction is that USB 3.0 is a faster USB standard used for higher-speed peripherals such as external drives and modern docking accessories.

Network cables carry data between network devices and endpoints, commonly using copper twisted pair, coaxial, or fiber media. This directly matches the hardware concept being tested for Network cables. This is the correct answer.

• A. The key distinction is that displayPort is a digital display interface commonly used with PCs and monitors, supporting high resolutions and refresh rates.
• B. The key distinction is that DVI is a video interface used mainly for older digital or analog monitor connections, depending on the DVI variant.
• C. In this context, copper network cable carries electrical signals over conductive wire and is commonly used for Ethernet runs inside buildings.
• D. The key distinction is that VGA is an older analog video interface commonly recognized by its 15-pin connector and lower modern display support.

Copper network cable carries electrical signals over conductive wire and is commonly used for Ethernet runs inside buildings. This directly matches the hardware concept being tested for Copper network cable. This is the correct answer.

• A. The key distinction is that IDE is a legacy parallel ATA storage interface used by older hard drives and optical drives.
• B. The key distinction is that adapters convert one connector type, interface, or signal format to another when compatible conversion is possible.
• C. The key distinction is that RJ11 is a smaller registered jack connector commonly associated with telephone lines.
• D. In this context, cat 5 is an older twisted-pair Ethernet cable category that supports legacy Fast Ethernet and limited Gigabit use under favorable conditions.

Cat 5 is an older twisted-pair Ethernet cable category that supports legacy Fast Ethernet and limited Gigabit use under favorable conditions. This directly matches the hardware concept being tested for Cat 5. This is the correct answer.

• A. Operationally, ESATA is an external SATA connection used for external storage devices that need SATA-style data communication.
• B. Operationally, IDE is a legacy parallel ATA storage interface used by older hard drives and optical drives.
• C. The key distinction is that network cables carry data between network devices and endpoints, commonly using copper twisted pair, coaxial, or fiber media.
• D. Operationally, adapters convert one connector type, interface, or signal format to another when compatible conversion is possible.

Network cables carry data between network devices and endpoints, commonly using copper twisted pair, coaxial, or fiber media. This directly matches the hardware concept being tested for Network cables. This is the correct answer.

• A. Operationally, SC is a square push-pull fiber connector commonly used in fiber patching and network equipment.
• B. Operationally, LC is a small form factor fiber connector commonly used on modern fiber switches and transceivers.
• C. Operationally, a punchdown block terminates individual copper conductors for structured cabling connections.
• D. The key distinction is that copper network cable carries electrical signals over conductive wire and is commonly used for Ethernet runs inside buildings.

Copper network cable carries electrical signals over conductive wire and is commonly used for Ethernet runs inside buildings. This directly matches the hardware concept being tested for Copper network cable. This is the correct answer.

• A. Molex connectors are legacy internal power connectors historically used for older drives, fans, and accessories.
• B. Lightning is Apple’s proprietary mobile connector used on many iPhones, iPads, and accessories before broader USB-C adoption.
• C. DB9 is a 9-pin D-sub connector commonly associated with RS-232 serial connections.
• D. Operationally, network cables carry data between network devices and endpoints, commonly using copper twisted pair, coaxial, or fiber media.

Network cables carry data between network devices and endpoints, commonly using copper twisted pair, coaxial, or fiber media. This directly matches the hardware concept being tested for Network cables. This is the correct answer.