CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 689

A network technician is planning the infrastructure for a new data center that will support a 10GBASE-T network. Traffic in the data center is expected to be high, and data integrity is very important. Which of the following would the network technician most likely include in the plan?

Answer options

• A. UTP plenum
• B. Cat 6a STP
• C. PoE injector
• D. Riser Cat 5e

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Cat 6a STP, as it supports 10GBASE-T networks and provides better shielding against interference, ensuring data integrity in high-traffic scenarios. Option A, UTP plenum, does not provide the shielding needed for high data rates. Option C, PoE injector, is not relevant to cabling specifications, and option D, Riser Cat 5e, does not meet the performance requirements for 10GBASE-T.