An IT technician is tasked with installing network cabling in an office that shares a wall with the mechanical room, which contains multiple high-powered electrical devices. To reduce the impact of electromagnetic interference on the network's performance, what type of cabling should the technician use to connect the office's workstations?
Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cables include an additional shielding that helps to protect against electromagnetic interference. The shielding acts as a barrier to block noise from disrupting the signals traveling through the wires, making STP an appropriate choice for environments with potential EMI, such as the one described. While Coaxial cables and Plenum-rated cables may also provide some degree of interference protection, they are not the standard choice for typical office network installations. Coaxial is more commonly used for video and broadband internet while Plenum-rated signifies the cable’s fire retardant properties rather than its shielding capabilities against EMI.
Ask Bash
Bash is our AI bot, trained to help you pass your exam. AI Generated Content may display inaccurate information, always double-check anything important.
What exactly is Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cabling and how does it work?
Open an interactive chat with Bash
How does UTP differ from STP in terms of electromagnetic interference protection?
Open an interactive chat with Bash
Can you explain what coaxial cable is used for and its limitations?