Asked by Rebecca Shumate on Jun 18, 2024

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Technician A says that a high bus backbone consists of a twisted wire pair wound with bare copper wire and wrapped with a foil shield.Technician B says that the bare copper wire used in a high bus backbone is known as the drain.Who is correct?

A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

High Bus Backbone

A robust and high-capacity main communication line in a bus network architecture, ensuring efficient data transfer among multiple devices.

Twisted Wire Pair

A type of cable where two conductors are twisted together to reduce electromagnetic interference.

Bare Copper Wire

A type of electrical wire made of pure copper without any insulation or protective sheathing, commonly used for grounding purposes.

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Jason WingertJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Both technicians are correct. A high bus backbone indeed consists of a twisted wire pair, often wound with a bare copper wire and wrapped with a foil shield for electromagnetic interference protection. The bare copper wire is known as the drain wire, which helps to ground and shield the cable.