Networking Fundamentals — Question 56

What is the minimum cabling requirement for a 100BaseTX network?

Answer options

• A. Category 3 UTP cable
• B. Category 5 UTP cable
• C. Category 6 UTP cable
• D. Multimode fiber cable

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The minimum cabling requirement for a 100BaseTX network is Category 5 UTP cable, which supports the necessary bandwidth and distance. Category 3 UTP cable is insufficient as it cannot handle the speed, while Category 6 UTP cable is more than what is required, and multimode fiber cable is not necessary for 100BaseTX which is designed for twisted pair cabling.