Cisco CCNA 200-301 Physical Interfaces and Cabling Practice Test

Topic 03 focuses on Physical Interfaces and Cabling for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification and the 200-301 exam, using Cisco networking and Cisco IOS concepts where relevant. For broader exam preparation, review the Cisco CCNA 200-301 Exam Dumps page. Each question includes a concise explanation of the correct answer and the technical reason the other choices are incorrect.

Question 1

Which term describes unshielded twisted-pair copper cabling commonly used for Ethernet connections to end devices?

1. SFP/SFP+ transceiver
2. Multimode fiber
3. 1000BASE-T
4. UTP copper

Correct Answer: D

 

Correct Answer

Answer D is correct because Unshielded twisted-pair copper cabling commonly used for Ethernet connections to end devices.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “SFP/SFP+ transceiver” option describes a different concept: a modular pluggable transceiver used to provide fiber or copper interfaces at supported Ethernet speeds.

Answer B is incorrect because the “Multimode fiber” option describes a different concept: Fiber with a larger core that is commonly used for shorter-distance optical links.

Answer C is incorrect because the “1000BASE-T” option describes a different concept: Gigabit Ethernet over balanced twisted-pair copper cabling.

 

Question 2

Which term describes shielded twisted-pair copper cabling that adds shielding to reduce electromagnetic interference?

1. SFP/SFP+ transceiver
2. Crossover Ethernet cable
3. STP copper
4. 1000BASE-T

Correct Answer: C

 

Correct Answer

Answer C is correct because it describes shielded twisted-pair copper cabling that adds shielding to reduce electromagnetic interference.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “SFP/SFP+ transceiver” option describes a different concept: a modular pluggable transceiver used to provide fiber or copper interfaces at supported Ethernet speeds.

Answer B is incorrect because the “Crossover Ethernet cable” option describes a different concept: a copper Ethernet cable that crosses transmit and receive pairs and was traditionally used between like device types.

Answer D is incorrect because the “1000BASE-T” option describes a different concept: Gigabit Ethernet over balanced twisted-pair copper cabling.

 

Question 3

Which term describes fiber with a small core that supports long-distance links using a single light propagation mode?

1. Single-mode fiber
2. Crossover Ethernet cable
3. UTP copper
4. STP copper

Correct Answer: A

 

Correct Answer

Answer A is correct because Fiber with a small core that supports long-distance links using a single light propagation mode.

Incorrect Answers

Answer B is incorrect because the “Crossover Ethernet cable” option describes a different concept: a copper Ethernet cable that crosses transmit and receive pairs and was traditionally used between like device types.

Answer C is incorrect because the “UTP copper” option describes a different concept: Unshielded twisted-pair copper cabling commonly used for Ethernet connections to end devices.

Answer D is incorrect because the “STP copper” option describes a different concept: Shielded twisted-pair copper cabling that adds shielding to reduce electromagnetic interference.

 

Question 4

Which term describes fiber with a larger core that is commonly used for shorter-distance optical links?

1. Straight-through Ethernet cable
2. Multimode fiber
3. SFP/SFP+ transceiver
4. Crossover Ethernet cable

Correct Answer: B

 

Correct Answer

Answer B is correct because Fiber with a larger core that is commonly used for shorter-distance optical links.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Straight-through Ethernet cable” option describes a different concept: a copper Ethernet cable traditionally used to connect unlike device types such as a host to a switch.

Answer C is incorrect because the “SFP/SFP+ transceiver” option describes a different concept: a modular pluggable transceiver used to provide fiber or copper interfaces at supported Ethernet speeds.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Crossover Ethernet cable” option describes a different concept: a copper Ethernet cable that crosses transmit and receive pairs and was traditionally used between like device types.

 

Question 5

Which common modular connector is used with twisted-pair Ethernet cabling?

1. RJ-45
2. SFP/SFP+ transceiver
3. 1000BASE-T
4. Crossover Ethernet cable

Correct Answer: A

 

Correct Answer

Answer A is correct because the selected answer describes the common modular connector used with twisted-pair Ethernet cabling.

Incorrect Answers

Answer B is incorrect because the “SFP/SFP+ transceiver” option describes a different concept: a modular pluggable transceiver used to provide fiber or copper interfaces at supported Ethernet speeds.

Answer C is incorrect because the “1000BASE-T” option describes a different concept: Gigabit Ethernet over balanced twisted-pair copper cabling.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Crossover Ethernet cable” option describes a different concept: a copper Ethernet cable that crosses transmit and receive pairs and was traditionally used between like device types.

 

Question 6

What is a small-form-factor fiber-optic connector commonly used with modern transceivers?

1. UTP copper
2. Crossover Ethernet cable
3. LC connector
4. RJ-45

Correct Answer: C

 

Correct Answer

Answer C is correct because the selected answer describes a small-form-factor fiber-optic connector commonly used with modern transceivers.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “UTP copper” option describes a different concept: Unshielded twisted-pair copper cabling commonly used for Ethernet connections to end devices.

Answer B is incorrect because the “Crossover Ethernet cable” option describes a different concept: a copper Ethernet cable that crosses transmit and receive pairs and was traditionally used between like device types.

Answer D is incorrect because the “RJ-45” option describes a different concept: the common modular connector used with twisted-pair Ethernet cabling.

 

Question 7

Which copper Ethernet cable traditionally is used to connect unlike device types such as a host to a switch?

1. LC connector
2. Multimode fiber
3. Straight-through Ethernet cable
4. 1000BASE-T

Correct Answer: C

 

Correct Answer

Answer C is correct because the selected answer describes a copper Ethernet cable traditionally used to connect unlike device types such as a host to a switch.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “LC connector” option describes a different concept: a small-form-factor fiber-optic connector commonly used with modern transceivers.

Answer B is incorrect because the “Multimode fiber” option describes a different concept: Fiber with a larger core that is commonly used for shorter-distance optical links.

Answer D is incorrect because the “1000BASE-T” option describes a different concept: Gigabit Ethernet over balanced twisted-pair copper cabling.

 

Question 8

Which copper Ethernet cable crosses transmit and receive pairs and was traditionally used between like device types?

1. SFP/SFP+ transceiver
2. STP copper
3. Straight-through Ethernet cable
4. Crossover Ethernet cable

Correct Answer: D

 

Correct Answer

Answer D is correct because the selected answer describes a copper Ethernet cable that crosses transmit and receive pairs and was traditionally used between like device types.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “SFP/SFP+ transceiver” option describes a different concept: a modular pluggable transceiver used to provide fiber or copper interfaces at supported Ethernet speeds.

Answer B is incorrect because the “STP copper” option describes a different concept: Shielded twisted-pair copper cabling that adds shielding to reduce electromagnetic interference.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Straight-through Ethernet cable” option describes a different concept: a copper Ethernet cable traditionally used to connect unlike device types such as a host to a switch.

 

Question 9

Which term describes gigabit Ethernet over balanced twisted-pair copper cabling?

1. UTP copper
2. Straight-through Ethernet cable
3. Single-mode fiber
4. 1000BASE-T

Correct Answer: D

 

Correct Answer

Answer D is correct because it describes gigabit Ethernet over balanced twisted-pair copper cabling

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “UTP copper” option describes a different concept: Unshielded twisted-pair copper cabling commonly used for Ethernet connections to end devices.

Answer B is incorrect because the “Straight-through Ethernet cable” option describes a different concept: a copper Ethernet cable traditionally used to connect unlike device types such as a host to a switch.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Single-mode fiber” option describes a different concept: Fiber with a small core that supports long-distance links using a single light propagation mode.

 

Question 10

Which modular pluggable transceiver is used to provide fiber or copper interfaces at supported Ethernet speeds?

1. SFP/SFP+ transceiver
2. STP copper
3. 1000BASE-T
4. UTP copper

Correct Answer: A

 

Correct Answer

Answer A is correct because the selected answer describes a modular pluggable transceiver used to provide fiber or copper interfaces at supported Ethernet speeds.

Incorrect Answers

Answer B is incorrect because the “STP copper” option describes a different concept: Shielded twisted-pair copper cabling that adds shielding to reduce electromagnetic interference.

Answer C is incorrect because the “1000BASE-T” option describes a different concept: Gigabit Ethernet over balanced twisted-pair copper cabling.

Answer D is incorrect because the “UTP copper” option describes a different concept: Unshielded twisted-pair copper cabling commonly used for Ethernet connections to end devices.

 

Question 11

For UTP copper, which statement is accurate?

1. Shielded twisted-pair copper cabling that adds shielding to reduce electromagnetic interference.
2. The common modular connector used with twisted-pair Ethernet cabling.
3. Unshielded twisted-pair copper cabling commonly used for Ethernet connections to end devices.
4. A small-form-factor fiber-optic connector commonly used with modern transceivers.

Correct Answer: C

 

Correct Answer

Answer C is correct because Unshielded twisted-pair copper cabling commonly used for Ethernet connections to end devices.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “STP copper” option describes a different concept: Shielded twisted-pair copper cabling that adds shielding to reduce electromagnetic interference.

Answer B is incorrect because the “RJ-45” option describes a different concept: the common modular connector used with twisted-pair Ethernet cabling.

Answer D is incorrect because the “LC connector” option describes a different concept: a small-form-factor fiber-optic connector commonly used with modern transceivers.

 

Question 12

For STP copper, which statement is accurate?

1. Fiber with a larger core that is commonly used for shorter-distance optical links.
2. Shielded twisted-pair copper cabling that adds shielding to reduce electromagnetic interference.
3. A copper Ethernet cable that crosses transmit and receive pairs and was traditionally used between like device types.
4. The common modular connector used with twisted-pair Ethernet cabling.

Correct Answer: B

 

Correct Answer

Answer B is correct because it describes shielded twisted-pair copper cabling that adds shielding to reduce electromagnetic interference.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Multimode fiber” option describes a different concept: Fiber with a larger core that is commonly used for shorter-distance optical links.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Crossover Ethernet cable” option describes a different concept: a copper Ethernet cable that crosses transmit and receive pairs and was traditionally used between like device types.

Answer D is incorrect because the “RJ-45” option describes a different concept: the common modular connector used with twisted-pair Ethernet cabling.

 

Question 13

For Single-mode fiber, which statement is accurate?

1. The common modular connector used with twisted-pair Ethernet cabling.
2. Fiber with a small core that supports long-distance links using a single light propagation mode.
3. Unshielded twisted-pair copper cabling commonly used for Ethernet connections to end devices.
4. Fiber with a larger core that is commonly used for shorter-distance optical links.

Correct Answer: B

 

Correct Answer

Answer B is correct because it accurately defines Single-mode fiber. The matching definition is: Fiber with a small core that supports long-distance links using a single light propagation mode.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “RJ-45” option describes a different concept: the common modular connector used with twisted-pair Ethernet cabling.

Answer C is incorrect because the “UTP copper” option describes a different concept: Unshielded twisted-pair copper cabling commonly used for Ethernet connections to end devices.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Multimode fiber” option describes a different concept: Fiber with a larger core that is commonly used for shorter-distance optical links.

 

Question 14

For Multimode fiber, which statement is accurate?

1. A small-form-factor fiber-optic connector commonly used with modern transceivers.
2. Fiber with a larger core that is commonly used for shorter-distance optical links.
3. A modular pluggable transceiver used to provide fiber or copper interfaces at supported Ethernet speeds.
4. Unshielded twisted-pair copper cabling commonly used for Ethernet connections to end devices.

Correct Answer: B

 

Correct Answer

Answer B is correct because the choice accurately describes Multimode fiber: Fiber with a larger core that is commonly used for shorter-distance optical links.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “LC connector” option describes a different concept: a small-form-factor fiber-optic connector commonly used with modern transceivers.

Answer C is incorrect because the “SFP/SFP+ transceiver” option describes a different concept: a modular pluggable transceiver used to provide fiber or copper interfaces at supported Ethernet speeds.

Answer D is incorrect because the “UTP copper” option describes a different concept: Unshielded twisted-pair copper cabling commonly used for Ethernet connections to end devices.

 

Question 15

For RJ-45, which statement is accurate?

1. Fiber with a larger core that is commonly used for shorter-distance optical links.
2. A small-form-factor fiber-optic connector commonly used with modern transceivers.
3. Unshielded twisted-pair copper cabling commonly used for Ethernet connections to end devices.
4. The common modular connector used with twisted-pair Ethernet cabling.

Correct Answer: D

 

Correct Answer

Answer D is correct because the selected answer describes the common modular connector used with twisted-pair Ethernet cabling.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Multimode fiber” option describes a different concept: Fiber with a larger core that is commonly used for shorter-distance optical links.

Answer B is incorrect because the “LC connector” option describes a different concept: a small-form-factor fiber-optic connector commonly used with modern transceivers.

Answer C is incorrect because the “UTP copper” option describes a different concept: Unshielded twisted-pair copper cabling commonly used for Ethernet connections to end devices.

 

Question 16

For LC connector, which statement is accurate?

1. A small-form-factor fiber-optic connector commonly used with modern transceivers.
2. A modular pluggable transceiver used to provide fiber or copper interfaces at supported Ethernet speeds.
3. Fiber with a small core that supports long-distance links using a single light propagation mode.
4. Gigabit Ethernet over balanced twisted-pair copper cabling.

Correct Answer: A

 

Correct Answer

Answer A is correct because the selected answer describes a small-form-factor fiber-optic connector commonly used with modern transceivers.

Incorrect Answers

Answer B is incorrect because the “SFP/SFP+ transceiver” option describes a different concept: a modular pluggable transceiver used to provide fiber or copper interfaces at supported Ethernet speeds.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Single-mode fiber” option describes a different concept: Fiber with a small core that supports long-distance links using a single light propagation mode.

Answer D is incorrect because the “1000BASE-T” option describes a different concept: Gigabit Ethernet over balanced twisted-pair copper cabling.

 

Question 17

For Straight-through Ethernet cable, which statement is accurate?

1. Unshielded twisted-pair copper cabling commonly used for Ethernet connections to end devices.
2. Gigabit Ethernet over balanced twisted-pair copper cabling.
3. A copper Ethernet cable traditionally used to connect unlike device types such as a host to a switch.
4. A small-form-factor fiber-optic connector commonly used with modern transceivers.

Correct Answer: C

 

Correct Answer

Answer C is correct because it accurately defines Straight-through Ethernet cable. The matching definition is: A copper Ethernet cable traditionally used to connect unlike device types such as a host to a switch.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “UTP copper” option describes a different concept: Unshielded twisted-pair copper cabling commonly used for Ethernet connections to end devices.

Answer B is incorrect because the “1000BASE-T” option describes a different concept: Gigabit Ethernet over balanced twisted-pair copper cabling.

Answer D is incorrect because the “LC connector” option describes a different concept: a small-form-factor fiber-optic connector commonly used with modern transceivers.

 

Question 18

For Crossover Ethernet cable, which statement is accurate?

1. A copper Ethernet cable that crosses transmit and receive pairs and was traditionally used between like device types.
2. Unshielded twisted-pair copper cabling commonly used for Ethernet connections to end devices.
3. Gigabit Ethernet over balanced twisted-pair copper cabling.
4. A modular pluggable transceiver used to provide fiber or copper interfaces at supported Ethernet speeds.

Correct Answer: A

 

Correct Answer

Answer A is correct because the choice accurately describes Crossover Ethernet cable: A copper Ethernet cable that crosses transmit and receive pairs and was traditionally used between like device types.

Incorrect Answers

Answer B is incorrect because the “UTP copper” option describes a different concept: Unshielded twisted-pair copper cabling commonly used for Ethernet connections to end devices.

Answer C is incorrect because the “1000BASE-T” option describes a different concept: Gigabit Ethernet over balanced twisted-pair copper cabling.

Answer D is incorrect because the “SFP/SFP+ transceiver” option describes a different concept: a modular pluggable transceiver used to provide fiber or copper interfaces at supported Ethernet speeds.

 

Question 19

For 1000BASE-T, which statement is accurate?

1. Shielded twisted-pair copper cabling that adds shielding to reduce electromagnetic interference.
2. Gigabit Ethernet over balanced twisted-pair copper cabling.
3. The common modular connector used with twisted-pair Ethernet cabling.
4. A small-form-factor fiber-optic connector commonly used with modern transceivers.

Correct Answer: B

 

Correct Answer

Answer B is correct because it describes gigabit Ethernet over balanced twisted-pair copper cabling

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “STP copper” option describes a different concept: Shielded twisted-pair copper cabling that adds shielding to reduce electromagnetic interference.

Answer C is incorrect because the “RJ-45” option describes a different concept: the common modular connector used with twisted-pair Ethernet cabling.

Answer D is incorrect because the “LC connector” option describes a different concept: a small-form-factor fiber-optic connector commonly used with modern transceivers.

 

Question 20

For SFP/SFP+ transceiver, which statement is accurate?

1. Unshielded twisted-pair copper cabling commonly used for Ethernet connections to end devices.
2. A small-form-factor fiber-optic connector commonly used with modern transceivers.
3. Shielded twisted-pair copper cabling that adds shielding to reduce electromagnetic interference.
4. A modular pluggable transceiver used to provide fiber or copper interfaces at supported Ethernet speeds.

Correct Answer: D

 

Correct Answer

Answer D is correct because the selected answer describes a modular pluggable transceiver used to provide fiber or copper interfaces at supported Ethernet speeds.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “UTP copper” option describes a different concept: Unshielded twisted-pair copper cabling commonly used for Ethernet connections to end devices.

Answer B is incorrect because the “LC connector” option describes a different concept: a small-form-factor fiber-optic connector commonly used with modern transceivers.

Answer C is incorrect because the “STP copper” option describes a different concept: Shielded twisted-pair copper cabling that adds shielding to reduce electromagnetic interference.