Question 330Electricity & Electronics - Assistant Engineer

70% to pass

What Ethernet cabling technology supports the greatest data transfer speeds?

AThick Ethernet
BFast Ethernet
CThin Ethernet
DGigabit Ethernet
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) Gigabit Ethernet. Gigabit Ethernet is the Ethernet cabling technology that supports the greatest data transfer speeds, with a maximum speed of 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps). This is significantly faster than the other Ethernet options presented, such as Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps) and Thick/Thin Ethernet (10 Mbps). The other options are incorrect because they represent older and slower Ethernet technologies that cannot match the data transfer speeds of Gigabit Ethernet, which is the current industry standard for high-speed Ethernet networking.

Related Questions
Q246:There are very specific rules that govern the testing of generators found in the... Q111:Two 100 watt light bulbs rated at 100 volts are connected in parallel across a 1... Q182:What type of motor is generally used in DC propulsion drive systems? Q538:What statement is true concerning the electrical diagrams for the motor controll... Q15:The transformer diagram shown in figure "B" of the illustration represents what ...

Ready to test your knowledge?

Take a Electricity & Electronics - Assistant Engineer Practice Exam
Official Resources
46 CFR Electrical Engineering 46 CFR Machinery & Electrical USCG National Maritime Center
← Previous All Questions Next →

Pass Your Coast Guard Licensing Exams!

Study offline, track your progress, and simulate real exams with the Coast Guard Exams app

Download on App Store Get it on Google Play Download for Mac