What cable connector is used for telephones and modems?



You are installing an internal modem into a desktop computer system, and you need to connect the telephone cable to the modem. What kind of cable connector is used for telephone and modem connections?

A) IEEE 1394

B) RJ11

C) RJ45

D) USB


The answer: B) RJ11

“Registered Jack” number 11 was created as a standard connector for telephone connections.

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