Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) — Question 86

Unshielded Twisted Pair cabling is a:

Answer options

• A. four-pair wire medium that is used in a variety of networks.
• B. three-pair wire medium that is used in a variety of networks.
• C. two-pair wire medium that is used in a variety of networks.
• D. one-pair wire medium that is used in a variety of networks.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling typically consists of four pairs of wires, making it suitable for various networking applications. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because they misrepresent the number of wire pairs in UTP cabling.