Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region VII, Central Visayas
DIVISION OF CEBU PROVINCE
Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines
SELF-LEARNING HOME TASK (SLHT)

Subject: TLE- CSS Grade 9 Quarter 3 Week 2

MELCS: install network cables in accordance with established procedures and system
requirements
Competency Code: TLE_IACSS9-12ICCS-II-j-30
Name:___________________________Section:___________________Date: ____________
School:________________________________________ District : __Consolacion 2______

A. Readings/Discussions

L.O. 2 NETWORK CABLES

Cable is the medium through which information usually moves from one network device
to another. There are several types of cable, which are commonly used with LANS. Cables
were the only medium used to connect devices on networks. A wide variety of networking
cables are available. Coaxial and twisted-pair cables use copper to transmit data. Fiber-
optic cables use glass or plastic to transmit data. These cables differ in bandwidth, size, and
cost. You need to know what type of cable to use based on the job requirements. You also
need to be able to troubleshoot and repair problems along the way.
EXAMPLE OF NETWORK MEDIA

1. UNSHIELDED TWISTED PAIR (UTP) CABLE - is the cable that has two or four pairs of
wires. This type of cable relies solely on the cancellation effect produced by the twisted-
wire pairs that limits signal degradation caused by electromagnetic interface (EMI) and
radio frequency interference (RFI). UTP is the most commonly used cabling in
networks. UTP cables have a range of 328 feet (100m).it is also the less expensive and
most popular network media.

2. SHIELDED TWISTED PAIR (STP) CABLE- With shielded twisted pair (STP), each
pair of wire is wrapped in metallic foil to better shield the wires from noise. Four pairs of
wires are then wrapped in an overall metallic braid or foil. STP reduces electrical noise
from within the cable. It also reduces EMI and RFI from outside the cable. Although
STP prevents interference better than UTP, STP is more expensive because of the
extra shielding. It is also more difficult to install because of the thickness. In addition,
the metallic shielding must be grounded at both ends. If it is improperly grounded, the
shield acts like an antenna, picking up unwanted signals.
 3. COAXIAL CABLE – is a copper-cored cable surrounded by a heavy shielding. Coaxial
cable is used to connect the computers to the rest of the network Coaxial cable uses
“British Naval Connectors (BNC)” or “Bayonet Neill- Concelman” connectors, at the
ends of the cables to make the connection. Several types of coaxial cable exist:

4. FIBER OPTIC CABLE - An optical fiber is a glass or plastic conductor that transmits
information using light. Fiber optic cable has one or more optical fibers enclosed in a
sheath or jacket. Because it is made of glass, fiber-optic cable is not affected by EMI or
RFI. All signals are converted to light pulses to enter the cable and are converted back
into electrical signals when they leave it. This means that fiber-optic cable can deliver
signals that are clearer, and can go farther, without compromising the clarity of signals.

5. WIRELESS LANs – more and more networks are operating without cables, in the
wireless mode, it uses high frequency radio signals, infrared slight beams, or lasers to
communicate between the work station, servers or hub.

CABLE INSTALLATION GUIDES

The two most common installation guides

1. STRAIGHT THROUGH CABLE – connected from the pc to switch/ hub

2. CROSSOVER CABLE – connected from PC to PC

WHAT IS RJ - 45?

RJ stands for Registered Jacks – These are used in telephone and data jack wiring
registered with fcc, RJ-11 is a 6 position, 4 conductor jack used in telephone wiring, and RJ
45- is a 8 position, 8 conductor jack used in 10base/t AND 100 BASE/T ETHERNET Wiring.
 Wiring standards
for RJ45

1. T568A
2. T568B

A. Exercises 1

Direction: Identify what is being described in the following sentences and write the
answer on the space provided.

Example
Cable 1. It is the medium through which information usually moves from one network
device to another.
____________ 2. Each pair of wire is wrapped in metallic foil to better shield the wires from
noise.
____________ 3. It uses high frequency radio signals, infrared slight beams, or lasers to
Communicate between the work station, servers or hub.
____________ 4. An optical fiber is a glass or plastic conductor that transmits information
using light.
____________ 5. Is a copper-cored cable surrounded by a heavy shielding.
____________ 6. A type of cable is used in local area network, connected from the PC to
switch/ hub
 B. Exercise 2
Directions: Write the name of the following network media devices below.

EXAMPLE

WAN ___________ ___________ ________________

______________

C. Assessment/Application/Outputs (Please refer to DepEd Order No. 31, s. 2020)

Directions: Enumerate the color arrangement of t568B wiring standards for RJ- 45

EXAMPLE :
1. ORANGE STRIPE
2. _______________________________6. _______________________________
3. _______________________________7. _______________________________
4. _______________________________8. _______________________________
5. _______________________________

D. Suggested Enrichment/Reinforcement Activity/ies

I. ESSAY
Direction :Read and answer the following questions below. Write the answer on the space
provided.
What are the characteristics of UTP, STP AND COAXIAL CABLE?

__________________________________________________________________________
__ .

References:

Technology and Livelihood Education – Grade 9 Learner’s Material First Edition,2013

www.helpwithpcs.com
http;//en.wikipedia.org
www.micrsoft.com/technet/network
www.techsoup.org
www.howstuffworks.com
Prepared by:

JUDE F. FARIOLA
PATAO NHS- Bantayan District II

Reviewed by:
VICTOR S. UNGOD
School Head

GUIDE

For the Teacher

Advise the students to read the Reading and Discussion portion before they attempt to
answer the practice exercises. Let the learners go through the parts sequentially to help them
understand the topic easily. The Key Answers are for you to refer during the checking. Don’t
include it in the printing.

For the Learner:

Read thoroughly and understand the Self-Learning Home Task from the first part to the last
part. By doing so, will help you understand better the topic. If you still have enough time, do it
twice for more understanding. You can use a dictionary if you find it hard to comprehend the
science terms. Use a separate sheet for your answers.

For the Parent/Home Tutor:

Assist your child and make sure that he/she reads the Self-Learning Home Task from the
beginning up to end, to ensure proper understanding of the concepts. Don’t feed the answer to
your child. Let her/him do it of his own.

( Note: Pls don’t include the Answer Key in printing)

Answer Key:

EXERCISE 1 EXERCISE 2 EXERCISE 3

1. cable 1. wireless Lans 1. Green STRIPE

2. shielded twisted pair 2. coaxial 2. BLUE
3. unshielded twisted 3. unshielded twisted 3. GREEN
pair pair 4. ORANGE
4. fiber optic 4. shielded twisted pair 5. BROWN
5. coaxial 5. fiber optics STRIPE
6. wireless LANs 6. BROWN
7. BLUE STRIPE
8. ORANGE
STRIPE
 EXERCISE 4 - D

UTP - UNSHIELDED TWISTED PAIR ( UTP) CABLE - is the cable that has two or four pairs of
wires. This type of cable relies solely on the cancellation effect produced by the twisted-wire
pairs that limits signal degradation caused by electromagnetic interface (EMI) and radio
frequency interference (RFI).

STP - SHIELDED TWISTED PAIR ( STP ) CABLE- With shielded twisted pair (STP), each pair of wire is
wrapped in metallic foil to better shield the wires from noise.

COAXIAL - is a copper-cored cable surrounded by a heavy shielding. Coaxial cable is used to connect
the computers to the rest of the network