HardwareQuestion 17 of 100
Which type of connector and cable is standard for wired Ethernet networking on most computers?
a.HDMI
b.RJ45
c.DisplayPort
d.3.5mm audio
Explanation
Wired Ethernet connections typically use an RJ45 connector on a twisted-pair cable such as Cat5e or Cat6. This connector plugs into the NIC and a switch or router. HDMI and DisplayPort are for video, not networking.
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