Free CompTIA A+ 220-1101 Practice Question

Category 6 (Cat 6) cable is designed to handle network speeds up to 10 Gigabits per second up to 55 meters (in ideal circumstances) and provides enhanced performance for Gigabit Ethernet. Its design helps reduce crosstalk and provides better immunity to interference compared to Cat 5 and Cat 5e, making it a suitable choice for environments with significant electromagnetic interference and for companies with potential network upgrades in mind. Cat 5e does not offer the same level of performance as Cat 6, specifically with respect to handling 10 Gigabit speeds. The other options, while they have their specific uses, do not typically provide the capabilities which are necessary for the mentioned environment and requirements of network speed.