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Cabling Trivia: Back to the 1990s

Jan. 29, 2024

Test your memory with these 5 questions from the early days of structured cabling.

The 1990s were a decade of origination, then rapid growth for the structured cabling industry. The ’90s witnessed the establishment of some of the most influential technologies and systems the industry has ever seen, which remain cornerstones of structured cabling today. It also witnessed the development of some technologies and products that never quite got off the launch pad. In this quiz, we test your memory of some of the more prominent and perhaps some of the more obscure technological goings-on of the 1990s. Best of luck!

About the Author

Patrick McLaughlin | Chief Editor

Patrick McLaughlin has covered the structured cabling industry for more than 15 years. He has authored hundreds of articles on topics of technical and business interest to cabling professionals, including standards, workmanship, as well as electrical and optical transmission technologies. He also has spoken at several seminars and conferences.