3.2 - cable types and their connectors | A+ Core 1 1201 complete course with practice questions

Get your Learning Guide here: https://www.journeytocyber.com/1201 Get your FREE Practice exam here: https://payhip.com/order?link=lZreJ Ready to ace your networking exam? This video breaks down exam objective 3.2, summarizing essential cable types, connectors, features, and purposes you NEED to know! In this comprehensive guide, we'll cover: Network Cables: Twisted Pair (Ethernet): Learn about this common copper cable for wired internet, its twisted pairs for interference reduction, and shielded (STP) vs. unshielded (UTP) variations. Coaxial: Understand its role in cable television and cable internet connections, plus its durable and shielded nature. Fiber Optic: Discover the high-speed, long-distance capabilities of these light-transmitting cables and their higher cost. Copper Cable Categories (Cat 5, 5e, 6, 6A, 7, 8): We'll dive into the crucial differences in Ethernet standards, data rates, bandwidth, and maximum distances for each category – a MUST-KNOW for your exam! Wiring Standards (T568A & T568B): Memorize the color-coding and pin order for these two common Ethernet wiring standards. Shielded Twisted Pair (STP): Understand the added protection against electromagnetic interference. Direct Burial: Learn about cables designed for underground installation without conduit. Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP): The standard, budget-friendly Ethernet cable. Plenum Rated: Discover cables designed for use in air circulation spaces to prevent toxic smoke in case of fire. Optical (Fiber Optic): Single Mode: Ideal for long-distance, high-speed transmission with minimal interference. Multi Mode: Suitable for shorter distances, still fast but with more signal loss. Peripheral Cables: USB 2.0: Know its speed and how to identify it by its white connector. USB 3.0 (Gen 1, Gen 2, 3.2 Gen 1, 3.2 Gen 2): Learn the different speed generations and a handy trick to remember them! Serial: Understand its use for connecting to hardware consoles like switches and routers for manual configuration. Thunderbolt (Version 1, 2, 3): Explore the high-speed data transfer capabilities, connector types (Mini DisplayPort, USB-C), and throughput of each version. Video Cables: HDMI: Learn about this modern cable for both video and audio transmission and its 19-pin connector. DisplayPort: Discover its high-quality video and audio output and its unique daisy-chaining capability. DVI (DVI-D, DVI-A, DVI-I): Understand the different types and that it transmits video signals only. VGA: Learn about this older analog video cable, its DB15 connector, and potential signal degradation over long distances. USB-C: Know its reversible connection, video and audio support, and power delivery capabilities. Plus, I'll highlight the types of questions you might encounter on your exam and provide practice questions at the end to solidify your understanding! 0:00 0:36 Network Cables Overview 4:12 Copper 5:12 Categories 11:00 T568A/T568B standards 12:50 Coaxial 13:53 Shielded Twisted Pair 14:25 Direct Burial 15:30 Unshielded Twisted Pair 16:02 Plenum rated cables 17:28 Optical 18:04 Single-mode fiber optic cables 18:42 Multi-mode fiber optic cables 19:46 Peripheral cables 26:50 Video cables 31:24 Hard Drive Cables 34:00 Adapters 35:11 Connector Types 41:42 Practice Questions 49:54 Get your practice exam here 50:11 Get your Learning Guide here