Computer Science
What are two advantages of using fiber-optic cabling instead of UTP? (Choose two.)
- lower cost
- easier to install
- allows longer distances
- less effected by external signals
- easier to terminate the cable ends
Computer Networks
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allows longer distances
less effected by external signals
Reason — Optical fiber is immune to electrical and magnetic interference because the information is travelling on a modulated light beam. Hence, they allow long distance data transmission.
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