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CompTIA Network+ Exam Review

Category - Networking

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David is a network administrator at his organization. Two office buildings need to be connected to use Ethernet with a bandwidth of 100 Mbps and above. David is concerned with an issue that may arise due to voltage differences between the two buildings. Which of the following media types should be used for the connection?
  1. STP cable
  2. Coaxial cable
  3. UTP cable
  4. Fiber optic cable
Explanation
Answer - D - To avoid any issues while connecting the Ethernet segments on two different buildings which may have a voltage difference, fiber optic cable should be used.

Key Takeaway: Fiber optic cables do not carry electrical charges, so electrical issues can be avoided. Additionally, as a security feature, fiber optic cabling is immune to electronic eavesdropping.
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