Question : CCNA Views

What type of UTP cable would you use to connect a switch to a PC?

A. Coaxial cable

B. Straight-through cable

C. Cross-over cable

D. Thin coax

Answer :
B. When connecting a switch to a PC, you must use a straight-through UTP cable. Answer A is incorrect because coaxial cable is typically used for cable television. Answer C is incorrect because cross-over cables are used to connect like devices such as switches to other switches or PCs to other PCs. Answer D is incorrect because thin coax (also known as thinnet) is used in older network topologies.