Common Network Cable: Learning Activity Sheet

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
SEPCIAL PROGRAM IN ICT 9

COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING 9
Third Quarter, Week 6
Name of Learner: ________________________________________ Date:_____________
Grade Level /Section: __________________________
COMMON NETWORK CABLE
BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR LEARNERS

Network Cable (or Network Media) is the actual path over which an electrical signal travels as it
moves from one component to another. This Learning Activity Sheet will describe the common types of
network media, including twisted-pair cable, coaxial cable, fiber-optic cable, and wireless.
These cables are used to transfer and connect information or data between two or more computers,
routers, switches, and storage area networks.
Types of Network Media:
1. Twisted-pair Cable – is a type of cabling that is used for telephone communications and most
modern Ethernet networks. There are two (2) types of twisted-pair cable which are:
a. Unshielded Twisted Pair – or simply UTP, is a medium that is composed of pairs

of wires. UTP cable is used in a variety of networks. Each of the eight (8) individual
copper wires in UTP cable is covered by an insulating material.
b. Shielded Twisted Pair – it is a cable with the combination techniques of shielding,

cancellation, and wire-twisting. Each pair of wires is wrapped in a metallic foil. The
four pairs of wires then are wrapped in an overall metallic braid or foil.
2. Coaxial Cable – it is a cable used in the transmission of video, communications, and audio.
However, these cables are also used in networks and what allow a broadband cable Internet
connection using in a cable modem. (e.g. Sky Movie Cable Internet)
3. Plenum Cable – is the cable that runs in plenum spaces in building. In building construction, a
plenum is a separate space provided for air circulation for heating, ventilation, air-conditioning
(sometimes referred to as HVAC), typically in the space between the structural ceiling and a drop-
down ceiling.
4. Fiber Optic Cable – is a cable that contains optical fibers (usually glass) coated in plastic that are
used to send data by pulses of light.
Types of Fiber Optic Cable
➢ Single-mode Fiber Cable – allows only one mode (or wavelength) of light to
propagate through the fiber. It is capable of higher bandwidth and greater distances
than multimode, and it is often used for campus backbones.
➢ Multi-mode Fiber Cable – allows multiple modes of light to propagate through the
fiber. It is often used for workgroup applications and intrabuilding applications such
as risers. It uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) as a light-generating device. The
maximum cable length is 2 kilometers.
Types of Fiber Optic Cable Differences
Single-mode Fiber Cable Multi-mode Fiber Cable
Length Long distance applications Short distance applications
Diameter Smaller Bigger
Light Source Light Emitting Diode Laser Diode
Bandwidth Limited Unlimited
Color Yellow Orange (sometimes Cyan)
Price Expensive Cheap
5. Wireless Communication – it uses radio frequencies (RF) or infrared (IR) waves to transmit data
between devices on a LAN. For wireless LANs, a key component is the wireless hub, or access
point, used for signal distribution.
LEARNING COMPETENCY
Identify different types of network cable.
ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITY 1
Direction: Answer the following questions briefly.
1. Explain why Network Media/Cable is important

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2. What do you think is the reason why a SHIELDED TWISTED PAIR has foils and overall
shield unlike UTP?
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3. In your own opinion, which is better to use: Single-mode or multi-mode fiber cable?
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ACTIVITY 2
Direction: Write down the Types of Network Cable on the diagram below.
Types of
Network
Cable
Reflection
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REFERENCES
https://totalcommstraining.com/what-is-network-cabling/
https://community.fs.com/blog/single-mode-cabling-cost-vs-multimode-cabling-cost.html
Prepared by: JEROME JOHN J. BAUTO

Name of Writers
Noted by: LABERNE A. LADIGNON, JR
Division ICT Coordinator/ OIC EPS
Note: Practice Personal Hygiene Protocols at all times.

Activity 2 (in any order)
1. Coaxial cable
2. Plenum cable
3. Wireless connection
4. Twisted pair cable
• Unshielded Twisted Pair cable
• Shielded Twisted Pair cable
5. Fiber optic cable
• Single-mode fiber cable
• Multi-mode fiber cable
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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

SEPCIAL PROGRAM IN ICT 9

Name of Learner: ____________________________ Date:_

Grade Level /Section: __________________________

COMMON NETWORK CABLE

BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR LEARNERS

Types of Network Media:

a. Unshielded Twisted Pair – or simply UTP, is a medium that is composed of pairs

b. Shielded Twisted Pair – it is a cable with the combination techniques of shielding,

Types of Fiber Optic Cable

1. Explain why Network Media/Cable is important

Prepared by: JEROME JOHN J. BAUTO

Note: Practice Personal Hygiene Protocols at all times.

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