Dell EMC Associate – Midrange Storage — Question 15

Which BASE-T Ethernet standard specifies a CAT6 cable type?

Answer options

• A. 2.5GBASE-T
• B. 5GBASE-T
• C. 10BASE-T
• D. 10GBASE-T

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, 10GBASE-T, as it specifically requires CAT6 or higher cabling to support its higher data rates. Options A and B, 2.5GBASE-T and 5GBASE-T, can operate with CAT5e but are not reliant on CAT6, while C, 10BASE-T, uses CAT3 cabling and does not require CAT6.