Question

When installing a network cable with multiple strands, a network technician pulled the cable past a sharp edge and exposes the copper conductor on several of the wire strands. These exposed wires come into contact with each other forming an electrical connection. Which of the following conditions was created?

A) Short
B) Twisted pair
C) Electrostatic discharge
D) Crosstalk

Answer 1

A short

Step-by-step explanation:

A short in electrical terms is an abbreviation for a short circuit. This generally means that there is an unintended connection between two points allowing current to flow where it should not. In your particular case, it means that a cable is damaged and that two or more of the conductors are connected together causing the cable to fail.