A network designer is asked to recommend a media type The cu

A network designer is asked to recommend a media type. The customer desires a Fast Ethernet network, but wishes to keep costs at a minimum. Which of the following media types should be recommended?

A. Cat3 UTP

B. Cat5 UTP

C. SMF

D. MMF

Solution

B is correct. Category 5 UTP best fits the scenario. Cat5 UTP is the minimum cable requirement for Fast Ethernet.

A, C, and D are incorrect. A is incorrect because Cat3 UTP is only rated for 10 Mbps bandwidth speeds. C and D are incorrect because both SMF and MMF will comply with the bandwidth requirements; however, fiber is typically more expensive than UTP.