A group of newly hired entry-level network engineers are talking about the network cabling they are going to have to install as a team. What is a characteristic of Ethernet straight-through UTP cable?It can be used to connect two network hosts.It is susceptible to interferences from EMI and RFI.It is Cisco proprietary.It can only use the T568A standard at both ends of the cable.

An Ethernet straight-through UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cable has several characteristics:

1. It can be used to connect two network hosts: This is true. A straight-through cable is typically used to connect different types of devices. For example, you can connect a computer (a host) to a switch or a router (networking equipment).

2. It is susceptible to interferences from EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) and RFI (Radio Frequency Interference): This is also true. UTP cables do not have any shielding to protect the twisted pairs of wires inside the cable, making them susceptible to EMI and RFI.

3. It is Cisco proprietary: This is not true. Ethernet cables, including straight-through UTP cables, are not proprietary to any company. They are based on standards set by the TIA/EIA (Telecommunications Industry Association/Electronic Industries Association).

4. It can only use the T568A standard at both ends of the cable: This is not true. A straight-through cable can use either the T568A or T568B standard at both ends of the cable. The important thing is that the same standard is used on both ends. If one end uses the T568A standard and the other end uses the T568B standard, then you have a crossover cable, not a straight-through cable.