CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) — Question 270

A network technician has purchased a 10GBase-T switch and wishes to connect it to 30 computers with 10GB network cards. The computers are 225ft (69m) away, and all need to establish a 10 Gbps connection to meet business requirements. To minimize costs while still meeting these requirements, which of the following cable types should the technician choose?

Answer options

• A. Cat 5e
• B. Cat 6
• C. Cat 6a
• D. Cat 7

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Cat 6a, as it supports 10 Gbps speeds over distances of up to 328 feet (100 meters), which is ideal for the 225ft requirement. Cat 5e and Cat 6 do not support 10 Gbps at that distance, and while Cat 7 can also support high speeds, it is typically more expensive and may not be necessary for the given scenario.