1. TIA/EIA 568 a. Explain why it is important to follow one of the recommended color configurations in TIA/EIA 568 A and/or B when assembling a patch cable What is the difference between RJ45 and 8P8C? (Hint: https://goo.gl/auutaF) What is the difference between solid and stranded cables and what are their applications? b. c. 2. Coax What are the specifications for Ethernet coax cables, i.e. 10Base2 and 10Base5 (Characteristic impedance, segment length and dimensions) Repeat question a. for the cable most commonly used for high-definition cable TV and high-speed cable Internet (hint: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coaxial cable) What plugs are used for the three cables from question a. and b. a. b. c