Systems Security Certified Practitioner – SSCP – Question0981

Unshielded Twisted Pair cabling is a:

A.
four-pair wire medium that is used in a variety of networks.
B. three-pair wire medium that is used in a variety of networks.
C. two-pair wire medium that is used in a variety of networks.
D. one-pair wire medium that is used in a variety of networks.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Unshielded Twisted Pair cabling is a four-pair wire medium that is used in a variety of networks. Source: KRUTZ, Ronald L. & VINES, Russel D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten Domains of Computer Security, 2001, John Wiley & Sons, Page 101.