100-150 Question 160
Select 3You are tasked with connecting devices in a new office network based on the provided network diagram. The diagram specifies the following connections: a router to a switch using a straight-through cable, a switch to a server using a straight-through cable, and a PC to the switch using another straight-through cable. Which of the following cable connections should you set up based on the diagram?
- A
Connect the router to the switch using a straight-through cable.
- B
Connect the switch to the server using a crossover cable.
- C
Connect the PC to the switch using a straight-through cable.
- D
Connect the switch to the server using a straight-through cable.
- E
Connect the router to the switch using a crossover cable.
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Correct answers: A, C, D
Explanation
Straight-through cables are used to connect different device types (e.g., router to switch, PC to switch, switch to server), while crossover cables are used to connect similar device types (e.g., switch to switch, router to router). Based on the diagram, the specified connections involve different device types, so all the connections require straight-through cables.
- A. Correct.
Correct: The connection between a router and a switch typically uses a straight-through cable as they are different device types.
- B. Incorrect.
Incorrect: A crossover cable is not required for connecting a switch to a server as they are different device types. A straight-through cable is used instead.
- C. Correct.
Correct: Connecting a PC to a switch requires a straight-through cable since they are different device types.
- D. Correct.
Correct: A switch and a server are different device types, so a straight-through cable is used for this connection.
- E. Incorrect.
Incorrect: A crossover cable is not required for connecting a router to a switch as they are different device types. A straight-through cable is used instead.