Networking ConceptsQuestion 9 of 100
Which cabling standard defines the maximum supported distance of 100 meters for a twisted-pair Ethernet run?
a.1000BASE-LX
b.10GBASE-ER
c.100BASE-FX
d.1000BASE-T
Explanation
1000BASE-T runs over twisted-pair copper and is limited to 100 meters per segment. The other options are fiber standards that support much longer distances. The 100-meter copper limit includes patch cords and horizontal cabling.
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