Question

You need to put cabling for connecting two new computers in a room, which did not have any network infrastructure. Because of the purpose of the room, you cannot mount cables on the floor. The walls are also inappropriate. The only way is to put cables above the ceiling tile. However, the ceiling is full of fluorescent lamps which cannot be removed or deactivated. You are worrying about the disruption of network signals by these lamps. What kind of cabling will you propose to the management, and why?

Answer 1

Answer:

Coaxial Cable.

Explanation:

Coaxial cabling has a single copper conductor at its center. A plastic layer provides insulation between the center conductor and a braided metal shield. The metal shield helps to block any outside interference from fluorescent lights, motors, and other computers.

Answer 2

Answer: Twisted pair cabling in the shielded form can be used for the mentioned situation in the question

Explanation: Twisted pair cables in shielded form are easy to make a connection .It does not create lot of noise and has reduced cross talk .It is a low weighted cable and so it can be easily attached with the ceiling tile.

The maintenance of the complete cabling is not a issue and interference is also low that fulfills the requirement of disruption-less network signal.The overall costing of the cable is also less .Thus shielded twisted pair cable are the most appropriate cable for the mentioned situation.