CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201)NetworkingEasy
A technician is running a cable television line from a wall outlet to a cable modem to establish internet service. Which cable type is designed for this connection?
- ACat6a UTP
- BRJ11 twisted pair
- CRG-6 coaxial
- DMultimode fiber
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Correct answer: C. RG-6 coaxial
RG-6 coaxial cable, terminated with F-connectors, is the standard cable used to deliver cable television and cable internet signals from a wall outlet to a modem.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Cat6a is used for Ethernet networking, not coax cable TV/internet delivery.
- B. RJ11 is a connector for telephone lines, not coaxial cable modems.
- D. Multimode fiber is used for high-speed data over short optical links, not residential coax feeds.
RG-6 Coaxial Cable
RG-6 is a coaxial cable with better shielding than RG-59, commonly used for cable TV and cable modem internet connections, typically terminated with F-connectors.
- Used for cable TV and cable internet service
- Terminated with F-connectors
- Has thicker shielding than older RG-59 cable
Memory trick: 'RG-6' rhymes with 'TV mix' — think cable television and internet.