A network cable with one end wired according to T-568A and the other end according to T-568B is called a _____.

A network cable with one end wired according to T-568A and the other end according to T-568B is called a _____.

• A. crossover cable
• B. straight-through cable
• C. rollover cable
• D. shielded cable

Answer: (A)

A crossover cable is used when the two ends use different wiring standards (one end T-568A and the other T-568B). This setup swaps the transmit and receive pairs, so the signal sent by one device is received by the other, enabling direct device-to-device communication. This contrasts with a straight-through cable, where both ends use the same pattern and map pins 1-to-1, which is used for connecting different device types. A rollover cable is for console access and has a mirrored pinout, while shielded cable refers to physical construction, not the wiring pattern.

A crossover cable is used when the two ends use different wiring standards (one end T-568A and the other T-568B). This setup swaps the transmit and receive pairs, so the signal sent by one device is received by the other, enabling direct device-to-device communication. This contrasts with a straight-through cable, where both ends use the same pattern and map pins 1-to-1, which is used for connecting different device types. A rollover cable is for console access and has a mirrored pinout, while shielded cable refers to physical construction, not the wiring pattern.