Contrast should include
- the components of cable construction
- the purpose of each component of cable construction
- applications of each type of cable
- the various environmental ratings of twisted pair cabling
- applications for the common environmental rating of cabling.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why are shields and screens used in some twisted pair cable applications?
- What is the difference between the common environmental ratings (e.g., CM, CMR, CMP) of cables?
- Where is each type of cable used?