Which of the following is a true statement concerning the UT

Which of the following is a true statement concerning the UTP cable connection between a PC and a switch?

A. Pin 1 on the PC end is set to receive and is connected to pin 1 on the switch end.

B. Pin 3 on the PC end is set to receive and is connected to pin 3 on the switch end.

C. Pin 1 on the PC end is set to transmit and is connected to pin 3 on the switch end.

D. Pin 3 on the PC end is set to transmit and is connected to pin 1 on the switch end.

E. None of the above.

Solution

A is correct. Hub port pinouts have pins 1 and 2 set to receive, and 3 and 6 set to transmit. Since both devices have different pinouts, a straight-through (pin 1 to 1, 2 to 2, and so on) cable would be used.

B, C, and D are incorrect. B is incorrect because the pinout listed indicates a straight-through cable.C is incorrect because pin 3 on hub ports is set to receive. D is incorrect.