A+ 1101 Practice Exam - Objective 3.1 | Basic cable types

Conquer the A+ 1101 Core 1 Exam: Master Cable Types & Connectors!
This video is your one-stop shop for understanding all the essential cable types and connectors you need to know for the CompTIA A+ 1101 Core 1 exam. We'll break down everything from network cables to peripheral cables, video cables, and even hard drive cables.
Sharpen your skills with in-depth coverage of:
Network Cables:** Explore the features and purposes of Cat 5, 5e, 6 & 6a cables, understand Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) vs. Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP), and delve into plenum and direct burial variations.
*Fiber Optic Cables: Learn about the benefits and uses of fiber optic technology.
Peripheral Cables: Demystify USB versions (2.0, 3.0), grasp Serial and Thunderbolt, and understand their functionalities.
Video Cables: Uncover the differences between HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, and VGA cables.
Hard Drive Cables: Explore the functionalities of SATA, SCSI, eSATA, and IDE cables.
Adapters and Connector Types: Get familiar with RJ11, RJ45, F-type, punchdown blocks, and various USB connectors (micro, mini, USB-C). We'll also cover Molex, Lightning port, DB9, and more!
Solidify your knowledge with practice exam questions for each topic!
This video equips you with the foundational knowledge to confidently tackle cable and connector questions on the A+ 1101 exam. Don't forget to leave a comment if you have any questions!
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Introduction: 00:00
Network Cables: 00:40
Network Cables Practice Questions: 10:10
Peripheral Cables: 12:47
Practice Questions: 17:36
Video Cables: 19:07
Practice questions: 22:14
Hard Drive Cables: 23:32
Practice questions: 25:59
Adapters: 2:30
Connector Types: 28:17
Practice questions: 31:52

[@AnthonyRamcharan-tq7ky]

You do a great job bro. I have learned so much from these videos. Keep up the great work.

[@JourneyToCyber]

Thanks Anthony, I'm glad you're finding the videos useful!

[@christinaexplains2612]

Great video thank you I’m feeling so confident for my exam

[@JourneyToCyber]

Hi everyone, I hope you enjoyed the video and found it useful!
Note: Cat6 and 6a support 10GBASE-T, I forgot to put the G in there, my bad!

[@boyx01sdad]

according to the CompTIA study Guide Cat 5 has a max transfer rate of 100 Mps and 100 meters max distance and 100BASE-TX. Topic 4C page 135, the official CompTIA A+ Core 1 & Core 2 Study Guide.

[@JourneyToCyber]

@@boyx01sdad Great point! I just added a video clarifying this point and discussing it in detail, thank you.
You can check it out here: czcams.com/video/PHHUZ7day0c/video.html

[@arammaldonado2451]

Well explained mate! Thanks

[@slisyd]

Do you actually need to know the frequency of cat cables?

[@JourneyToCyber]

I would put more of an emphasis on the ethernet standard and lengths, I would be surprised if you got a question dialing in on frequencies, but if you did it surely wouldn't be more than one