5 Dollar Traffic School Practice Exam

What is the primary risk of pulling a Category 6 cable with more than 25 lbs of tension?

The jacket will melt The twists inside the cable may be deformed, degrading signal performance The cable will immediately sever The color code will rub off

Correct Answer:

The twists inside the cable may be deformed, degrading signal performance

Explanation:

Exceeding the maximum pulling tension (typically 25 lbs for UTP) can untwist the pairs and stretch the copper, severely degrading high-frequency signal performance.

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