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REVIEW 3
CHAPTER 4
1. Can you think of scenarios outside of networking where physical standards are critical
to success?
Physical standards are important because it is similar to when an individual purchases a
cell phone. The physical standards of a cell phone allows the user to be able to interact with
other phones, no matter the brand or operating system used, can still communicate through
calls, messages, or other forms of communications available.
2. Describe an occasion where you personally experienced the difference between
Throughput and Goodput
Throughput can be seen when I deliver a file full of complete information while goodput
is when I deliver a file with only the necessary information.
3. What would happen if you tried to use a cable that was terminated using different
standards at each end?
If a used cable was terminated using different standards at each end the signals that
would be transmitted and received would be reversed.
4. What is it that makes the higher numbered categories of copper wire better?
Copper wires allow electric currents to flow without much loss of energy. Surpassed only
by silver, copper is a highly conductive metal and has thermal-resistant properties. Copper is
also relatively inexpensive when compared to other metals.
5. What kinds of things do you think will generate EMI or RFI that could have an effect on
UTP?
UTP cables rely on the cancellation effect produced by the twisted wire pairs to limit
signal degradation caused by electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency
interference (RFI). To further reduce crosstalk between the pairs in UTP cable, the number of
twists in the wire pairs varies.
6. Why do you suppose copper is the conductor of choice?
copper is a lattice of positive copper ions with free electrons moving between them with
high heat and corrosion resistance. It has low resistivity, and therefore is an excellent conductor
that is less oxidative than other metals.
7. Discuss advantage and disadvantages of twisted pair, coaxial and fiber optic.
Twisted pairs are cheaper and far easier to splice. It is less susceptible to electrical
interference caused by nearby equipment or wires. Because it is electrically "cleaner", STP wire
can carry data at a faster speed. On the other hand, it is incapable of carrying a signal over long
distances without the use of repeaters only because of high attenuation and it is not suitable for
broadband applications only because of its low bandwidth capabilities.

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Coaxial pair cables can support greater cable lengths between network devices than twisted
pair cables. The thick cables have an extra protective plastic cover that help keep moisture
Away. On the other hand, thick coaxial is that it does not bend easily and is difficult to install.

Fiber optic cables have a much greater bandwidth than metal cables and it offers low power
loss, which allows for longer transmission distances. On the other hand, fiber optic versus metal
cable is that it is difficult to make connections to fiber optic cable.
8. When do we use a straight thru, cross over and a rollover cable.
Straight-through cables are primarily used in local area networks to connect a computer
to a network hub such as a router.

Crossover cables allow two devices to communicate at the same time which can be used for
connecting a computer to a router, a computer to a computer, a router to a router, a switch to a
switch and a hub to a hub.

Rollover cables usually connect a device to a router or switch’s console port. This allows a
programmer to make a connection to the router or switch, and program it as needed.

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