What type of cable would be appropriate to install into the ceiling crawlspace?
A) Category 6 cable
B) Shielded twisted pair cable
C) Plenum cable
D) Unshielded twisted pair cable
E) The lightest cable possible
The answer: C) Plenum cable
The plenum is the space above the drop-ceiling that contains ducts, plumbing, and cable runs. To minimize the spread of a potential fire, the cable in this are must be designed with fire-resistant materials. These cables are a bit more expensive, but they are usually required by law.
 |
Want to know more? Watch “Network Cabling and Connectors.” If your network isn’t wireless, then you’re using some kind of copper cable or optical fiber. In this video module, you’ll learn about twisted pair cabling, coaxial cable, plenum cable, and optical fiber. |
Pages: 1 2