CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Eighth Edition (Exam N10-008), 8th Edition

CHAPTER 2

Cabling and Topology

The CompTIA Network+ certification exam expects you to know how to

•   1.2 Explain the characteristics of network topologies and network types

•   1.3 Summarize the types of cables and connectors and explain which is the appropriate type for a solution

•   5.2 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common cable connectivity issues and select the appropriate tools

To achieve these goals, you must be able to

•   Explain the different types of network topologies

•   Describe the different types of network cabling and connectors

•   Describe the IEEE networking standards

Every network must provide some method to get data from one system to another. In most cases, this method consists of some type of cabling running between ...