Introducing Cisco Data Center Networking (DCICN, legacy) — Question 2

Up to what speed can Category 5 UTP cable transmit data?

Answer options

• A. 10 Mb/s
• B. 100 Mb/s
• C. 1000 Mb/s
• D. 10000 Mb/s

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Category 5 UTP cable is capable of transmitting data at speeds up to 1000 Mb/s, which corresponds to 1 Gbps. Options A and B are incorrect as they represent lower speeds, and option D exceeds the capabilities of Category 5 cable.