What is the maximum segment length of a 100BASE-TX cable?
A.
25 meters
B.
75 meters
C.
100 meters
D.
182 meters
E.
550 meters
Explanation:
100BASE-TX uses UTP cable with a maximum transmission distance of 100 m.
Incorrect Answers:
A: 1000BASE-CX uses STP cable with a maximum transmission distance of 25 m.
B: 1000BASE-T uses UTP cable with a maximum transmission distance of 75 m.
D: 10BASE2 uses thin coaxial cable with a maximum transmission distance of 182 m.
E: 1000BASE-SX uses multimode fiber optic cable that has a maximum transmission distance of
550 m.References:David Groth and Dan Newland, A+ Complete Study Guide (2nd Edition),
Sybex, Alameda CA, 2002, pp. 325,327.David Groth and Toby Skandier, Network+ Study Guide
(4th Edition), Sybex, Alameda CA, 2005, pp. 30-31.