Exam N10-008 topic 1 question 320 discussion

Correct me if I am wrong. But from my understanding, since majority of Cat cables, especially a Cat 5 cable only has a max length of 100m, since this cable in PC A to switch 1 exceeds that length, wouldn't attenuation be the cause of performance degradation? dB loss or gain shouldn't CAUSE a problem, that's more of a metric than an actual problem.

For sure attenuation for reasons others have mentioned already. Mike Meyers "Attenuation is the weakening of a signal as it travels long distances and is caused when wave signals travel too far without help. As a cable run gets longer, the attenuation increases, and the signal becomes weaker."

The Cat5 cable is longer than 100m

Cat 5's maximum cable distance is 100 meters, there would be a loss of signal strength also known as decibel loss moving away from the transmission source. https://infinity-cable-products.com/blogs/terms/insertion-loss#:~:text=Insertion%20loss%20in%20ethernet%20cable,through%20a%20DCM%20testing%20machine Attenuation is a form of signal being blocked, or interfered with that will reduce it's effect. Distance can be a factor in attenuation, but decibel loss is a more precise answer.

Cat 5's maximum cable distance is 100 meters, there would be a loss of signal strength also known as decibel loss moving away from the transmission source. https://infinity-cable-products.com/blogs/terms/insertion-loss#:~:text=Insertion%20loss%20in%20ethernet%20cable,through%20a%20DCM%20testing%20machine

g. Signal loss along this cable is referred to as antenna cable attenuation. LMR/HDF/CFD 200 cable has attenuation of about 0.6 dB/m (decibels per meter), while 400 cable improves that to about 0.22 dB/m. Connector loss is usually calculated as 0.15 dB. Which means it has to be C because Attenuation is measured in db.

Attenuation is the loss of signal strength in networking cables or connections. This typically is measured in decibels (dB) or voltage and can occur due to a variety of factors. It may cause signals to become distorted or indiscernible. An example of this is Wi-Fi signal and strength getting noticeably weaker the further that your device is from the router. DB is a measurement for Attenuation,

correct answer is A

It's A, decibel loss does not even make sense

this is poor choice of answers b/c dB measures Attenuation. Very frustrating.

answer is A The cable length, cable type, and configuration are all factors that can contribute to performance degradation between PC A and PC B. However, the cable length of 394ft (120m) between PC A and switch 1 is the most likely cause of performance degradation. This length is beyond the maximum recommended length for Cat5 cable and may result in significant attenuation and signal degradation, causing slower data transfer speeds and possibly even disconnections.

Attenuation for sure.

Cat 5 starts to degrade at 100 meters and it at first has to go 120 meters. It is A