Question
You are building a new network for a small startup financial services company. Security is paramount, so each organization within the company will have their own network segments separated by routers. Funds are limited, and you have been asked to keep costs to a minimum.
You have acquired a used fiber optic switch and want to use it to create a fiber optic backbone that interconnects all of the routers. You purchased several used multi-mode GBIC modules on eBay that you will install in each router to allow them to connect to the switch.
Both the switch and the GBIC modules use MTRJ connectors. You purchased several used 1-meter multi-mode patch cables from Amazon. But when they arrived, you noticed that they use LC connectors. Fortunately, with some force, you found that you are able to get the LC connectors on the cables to lock into the MTRJ connectors on the GBIC modules and on the switch.
Will this implementation work?
A No. You should use a specialized backbone fiber optic switch to create a backbone network for routers.
B No. You should use single-mode patch cables to connect a GBIC module to a switch.
C Yes. All of the requirements for implementing a fiber optic network have been met.
D No. You should purchase patch cables that use MTRJ connectors.
This question is taken from CSC 240 – Network Fundamentals » Summer 2021 » Module 1 Week 2.5.7
