Free mock exam
Cable Types & Specifications — Data Cabling Practice
Free topic-focused mock exam: all 25 questions on Cable Types & Specifications, drawn from the wider Data Cabling bank. 35-minute timer, 70% to pass, worked explanation on every question. Use this when you've taken the full mock once and want to drill the topics you got wrong.
- Questions
- 25
- Time limit
- 35 min
- Pass mark
- 70% · 18/25
- Question bank
- 25
Free, no sign-up. Retake as many times as you like — the questions are reshuffled, with the answer order changed.
Sample questions
01What is the key difference between Category 5e and Category 6 cables?
- AConnector type and pin-out
- BMaximum number of pairs
- CConductor material composition
- DFrequency rating and performance
Why: Category 6 cables have higher frequency rating (250 MHz vs 100 MHz) and better performance specifications than Category 5e.
02Which Category cable is required for 10GBASE-T applications over 100 metres?
- ACategory 6A
- BCategory 7
- CCategory 5e
- DCategory 6
Why: Category 6A is required for 10GBASE-T Ethernet over the full 100-metre channel length.
03What does AWG stand for in cable specifications?
- AAmerican Wire Gauge
- BAdvanced Wire Grade
- CAmerican Wire Group
- DAutomated Wire Guide
Why: AWG stands for American Wire Gauge, a standardized system for specifying wire diameter.
Common questions
Is the Cable Types & Specifications mock exam free?
Yes — 100% free, no sign-up needed. Questions are pulled at random from a substantial bank, with a worked explanation on every question after you submit.
Can I retake the mock exam?
Yes. Every attempt picks a different random selection and reshuffles the options, so each retake gives you genuinely new questions. No limit on retakes.
Does this count towards the real qualification?
No — this is independent practice material. To gain the actual qualification you need to sit the official assessment through an approved provider.
