Senior Network Engineer Mock Interview
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Question 22 of 30
What are the different types of LAN cables used in a typical network, and what is a cross cable?
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This question may seem a little basic when interviewing for a senior network engineer's position. Interviewers are likely to ask a wide range of technical questions, including very basic ones to very complex ones. They are either using a predefined interview script or are using a wide range of questions to test your technical knowledge. No matter how easy or difficult the question is, you should always answer directly and briefly, addressing the interviewer's questions with as few details as possible. The interviewer will ask a follow-up question if they need additional information.
William Swansen has worked in the employment assistance realm since 2007. He is an author, job search strategist, and career advisor who helps individuals worldwide and in various professions to find their ideal careers.
"The two main types of LAN cables used in networks are Cat5 and Cat6. These types of cables can be either copper or fiberglass, which is sometimes referred to as fiber. The main difference between a Cat5 and a Cat6 cable is their bandwidth. Cat5 cables typically support 100 Megabits of speed, while a Cat6 cable can easily support 1 Gigabit. Cat5 copper cable can also support 1 Gigabit, but it is not recommended since its peak is not sustained capacity. A cross cable can be either Cat5 or 6 and is used to connect the same type of devices, such as laptop computers without using a switch or a hub so that they can communicate directly with each other."
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