CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 323

Which of the following would be BEST suited for a long cable run with a 40Gbps bandwidth?

Answer options

• A. Cat 5e
• B. Cat 6a
• C. Cat 7
• D. Cat 8

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Cat 8 is designed to support high bandwidths up to 40Gbps over long distances, making it the best option for this scenario. Cat 5e and Cat 6a do not support 40Gbps speeds, while Cat 7, while capable of handling higher bandwidths, is not specifically optimized for 40Gbps over long runs like Cat 8.