Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) — Question 127

What is also known as 10Base5?

Answer options

• A. Thinnet
• B. Thicknet
• C. ARCnet
• D. UTP

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Thicknet, which refers to the older Ethernet specification that uses thick coaxial cable. A, Thinnet, is a different type of coaxial cable known as 10Base2. C, ARCnet, is a different networking technology altogether, and D, UTP, refers to unshielded twisted pair cabling, which is not synonymous with 10Base5.